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Vegetarian Viet Nam

By Cameron Stauch

W.W. Norton & Company, 2018

Publisher Description

Meatless Vietnamese cooking for vegetarians and omnivores alike.

In the years he spent living and cooking in Vietnam, Cameron Stauch learned about a tradition of vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine that is light and full of flavor. Based on recipes devised over centuries by Mahayana Buddhist monks, the dishes in Vegetarian Viet Nam make use of the full arsenal of Vietnamese herbs and sauces to make tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables burst with flavor like never before.

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Recipes

The Vegetarian Vietnamese Pantry

  • Light Vegetable Stock
  • Rich Vegetable Stock
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Ground Sesame Seed Salt
  • Annatto Seed Oil
  • Mushroom Powder
  • Crispy Fried Shallots
  • Toasted Rice Powder
  • Tamarind Liquid
  • Tofu Skin Chips
  • Tofu Skin Sausage
  • Nutty Mushroom Pâté
  • Pickled Carrots and Daikon
  • Everyday Table Sauce
  • Soy Chile Dipping Sauce
  • Nutty Fermented Soybean Dipping Sauce
  • Lemongrass Chile Satay
  • Toasted Sesame Rice Crackers

Tofu and Seitan

  • Homemade Seitan
  • Tofu with Fresh Tomato Sauce
  • Tofu with Tangy Tamarind Sauce
  • Five-Spice-Glazed Tofu
  • Lemongrass Chile “Chicken” Strips Stir-Fry
  • Turmeric Tofu with Fresh Dill and Rice Noodles
  • Mushroom-Stuffed Tofu Pockets in Tomato Sauce
  • Tomatoes Stuffed with Meatless Ground and Tofu
  • Turmeric Tofu Wrapped in Wild Betel Leaves
  • Nori-Wrapped Tofu Roll

Rolls, Bánh Mì, and Street Snacks

  • Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls
  • Cucumber Pineapple Rolls with Coconut Soy Sauce
  • Aromatic Cellophane Noodle Roll-Ups
  • Fresh Swiss Chard Rolls
  • Taro Root Mung Bean Spring Rolls
  • Crispy Half-Moon Pillows
  • Bánh Mì Sandwich
  • Spicy Lemongrass Mushroom Mince
  • Green Mango Rice Paper Ribbons
  • Grilled Rice Paper with Mushroom Pâté, Egg, and Sriracha
  • Translucent Mung Bean Dumplings

Vibrant Salads

  • Green Papaya Salad
  • Tart and Spicy Green Mango Salad
  • Young Jackfruit Salad
  • Palate-Cleansing Pomelo Salad
  • Banana Blossom Salad
  • Cucumber and Shredded Tofu Skin Salad
  • Cooling Bitter Melon Apple Salad
  • “Twelve Predestined Affinity” Salad

Light Soups

  • Clear Broth Soup with Tofu and Leafy Greens
  • Magenta Beet Tofu Soup
  • Savoy Cabbage Tofu Parcels in Broth
  • Hot and Sour Tamarind Soup
  • Squash and Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Soup
  • Green Banana Tomato Tofu Soup

Bowls of Noodles

  • Star Anise Cinnamon Scented Pho Noodle Soup
  • Fragrant Lemongrass Huế-Style Noodle Soup
  • Tomato and Creamy Tofu Noodle Soup
  • Hot and Sour Thai-Style Noodle Soup
  • Wild Mushroom and Leafy Greens Noodle Soup
  • Tasty Rice Noodle Bowl
  • Vermicelli Noodles with Fresh Turmeric, Tofu, and Chinese Chives
  • Stir-Fried Noodles with Asparagus, Shiitake, Mushrooms, and Tofu

Grains of Rice

  • Sticky Rice with Mung Bean Powder and Crispy Shallots
  • Sweetened Sticky Rice with Shredded Coconut
  • Silky Rice Porridge
  • Mixed Mushroom Rice Porridge with Bitter Greens
  • Rice Porridge with Squahs, Kidney Beans, and Corn
  • Crunch Lemongrass Mushroom Rice Bowl
  • Golden Crispy Rice Shell
  • Caramelized Soy Dipping Sauce
  • Crispy Rice and Mung Bean Crepes
  • Steamed Flat Rice Dumplings in Banana Leaves

From the Market and Garden

  • Tender Boiled Vegetables
  • Fermented Tofu, Lemongrass, and Chile Sauce
  • Stir-Fried Water Spinach
  • Stir-Fried Zucchini Blossoms with Garlc
  • Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes and Peanuts
  • Sautéed Squash with Basil and Peanuts
  • Bright Green Herby Omelet
  • Fire-Roasted Tomato, Chile, and Garlic Salsa
  • Bamboo Shoots and Wild Mushrooms with Peanuts and Sesame Seeds
  • Smoky Eggplant with Soy Sauce and Chile
  • Soy Ginger Glazed Eggplant
  • Stewed Jackfruit with Vietnamese Coriander
  • Curried Vegetable Stew with Baguette

Drinks and Sweets

  • Energizing Lemonade
  • Preserved Salted Limes
  • Soursop Strawberry Smoothie
  • Lychee Basil Seed Drink
  • Lemongrass Pandan Mint Cooler
  • Hibiscus Slushie
  • Vietnamese Coffee
  • Coconut Cream Coffee Granita
  • Summer Fruit with Coconut Milk and Condensed Milk
  • Warm Banana Coconut Tapioca Pudding
  • Silken Tofu with Ginger Syrup
  • Gingery Sticky Rice Balls with Mung Beans
  • Fermented Black/Purple Sticky Rice with Yogurt