The Banh Mi Handbook by Andrea Nguyen

The Banh Mi Handbook by Andrea Nguyen

A cookbook devoted to the beloved Vietnamese sandwich, featuring 50 recipes ranging from classic fillings to innovative modern combinations.

Created by Vietnamese street vendors over a century ago, banh mi is a twist on the French snack of p te and bread that is as brilliant as it is addictive to eat. Who can resist the combination of crisp baguette, succulent filling, and toppings like tangy, pickled daikon and carrots, thin chile slices, refreshing cucumber strips, and pungent cilantro sprigs? Bringinga new realm of flavor for anyone tired of standard sandwich fare, The Banh Mi Handbook presents more than fifty recipes and numerous insights for crafting a wide range of sandwiches, from iconic classics to modern innovations, including- Crispy Drunken Chicken, Shrimp in Caramel Sauce, Grilled Lemongrass Pork, Beef and Curry Sliders, Coconut Curry Tofu and Lettuce Wrap Banh Mi.

Andrea Nguyen's simple, delicious recipes for flavor-packed fillings, punchy homemade condiments, and crunchy, colorful pickled vegetables bring the very best of Vietnamese street food to your kitchen.

Andrea Nguyen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based author, teacher, and consultant. She was born in Vietnam and moved to the United States when she was six years old. Andrea's food writing has featured in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Saveur, and Rodale's Organic Living, where she also contributes as a contributing editor.

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ISBN 13	9781607745334
ISBN 10	160774533X
Title	The Banh Mi Handbook
Author	Andrea Nguyen
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2014-07-08
Number of pages	132
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