Vietnam: the cookbook

More than just pho and bánh mì, Vietnamese food is a vibrant expression of culture, history, and community. Vietnam: The Cookbook is the definitive guide to authentic Vietnamese home cooking, featuring more than 400 traditional recipes that capture the country’s rich culinary diversity. Each recipe has been carefully tested and presented with clear, step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks to master genuine Vietnamese flavours.

Organised by traditional cooking methods and dining styles, the book covers everything from appetisers, snacks, salads, and sandwiches to grilled dishes, stir-fries, wraps and rolls, hotpots, noodles, rice, broths, and desserts. It also includes recipes for essential pickles, sauces, and pantry staples. Dishes range from familiar favourites such as Summer Rolls and Grilled Pork with Vermicelli to regional treasures including Chicken and Banana Blossom Salad, Savoury Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Dumplings, Sautéed Baby Clams with Rice Crackers, Coconut Pandan, and Baked Palm Sugar Honeycomb Cake.

Author Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen travelled the length of Vietnam – from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the mountain villages of Hà Giang – to learn directly from local cooks and artisans. Her recipes reflect both tradition and innovation, infused with authenticity, deep respect for local culture, and a love for Vietnamese food.

Beautifully illustrated with stunning on-location photography, Vietnam: The Cookbook is an inspiring and authoritative Vietnamese cookbook that brings the warmth, colour, and creativity of Vietnam’s kitchens to homes around the world. Perfect for food lovers, travellers, and anyone passionate about Asian cooking and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

• Author: Anais Ca Dao van Manen
• Size:  27 x 18 cm and 496 pages
• Language: English
• Cover: Hardcover
• Published: 2025