Unlock the vibrant essence of Vietnamese cuisine with The Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese Food by celebrated chef Charles Phan. This revolutionary cookbook bridges the gap between classic Vietnamese culinary traditions and contemporary cooking, offering readers a tantalizing array of recipes that showcase the rich flavors of fresh and aromatic ingredients. Embark on a gastronomic adventure with starters, soups, mains, and desserts that promise to elevate your home dining experience.
As the visionary behind San Francisco's critically acclaimed The Slanted Door restaurant, Charles Phan has garnered acclaim, including the prestigious Best Chef in California title from the James Beard Foundation. His culinary creations have graced the pages of top-tier media outlets such as Food & Wine and The New York Times, reflecting his role in catapulting Vietnamese food into the culinary limelight. Phan's The Slanted Door cookbook serves as an extension of his legacy, inviting home cooks to replicate the restaurant's award-winning dishes in their own kitchens.
Dive into The Slanted Door cookbook and discover a treasure trove of modern interpretations of Vietnamese delicacies, accompanied by stunning visual storytelling. Learn about the significance of Vietnamese ingredients before exploring a rich compilation of recipes, from the tangy zest of angel hair pasta with Dungeness crab to the signature crunch of crispy imperial rolls. Indulge in the robust flavors of shaking beef adorned with crisp watercress, and savor the sweet seduction of warm bread pudding drizzled in caramel sauce. This essential guide to modern Vietnamese cooking is an indispensable addition to the library of any culinary enthusiast yearning to master the art of Vietnamese cuisine with a contemporary flourish.
