Light, Fresh, Exotic, and Delicious!

Tangy, sweet, and savory traditional dipping sauces. Mouthwatering soups. Innovative stir-fries. The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking offers just that—the very best! Weaving a fascinating memoir amidst her splendid recipes, Mai Pham recreates the almost magical reverence with which food was prepared and enjoyed in the Vietnam and Thailand of her childhood. Inside she discloses the secrets to preparing her personal favorites—delicious dishes such as:

Firecracker Prawns • Minty Thai Chicken Salad

Hot and Spicy Chicken with Lemon Grass • Spicy Red Beef Curry

Crispy Spring Rolls • Eggplant and Broccoli in Ginger

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad • Rice Paper-Wrapped Salad Rolls

Bangkok Beef with Basil • Lemon Grass Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice

Vegetarian Pad Thai • Perfectly Roasted Peanuts • Thai Tea

Evocative, lyrical, and eloquent, The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking is more than a collection of great recipes—it’s a pleasure to read.