Koto [Paperback]

Tracey Lister (Author), Andreas Pohl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2009

Arranged by region, this engaging cookbook weaves personal stories and national history with a culinary appreciation of the markets, traditions, and food of daily life in Vietnam. More than 80 delicious and authentic recipes are included, ranging from Coconut Prawns to Chicken and Lotus Seed Broth. Featuring stunning food photography as well as images of the Vietnamese countryside and people, this is a gorgeous reference perfect for the home cook and armchair traveler alike.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Fans of Vietnamese cuisine will flock to this stunningly beautiful paean to the food, culture, and history of this diverse land. Part cookbook, part travel guide, readers voyage with the authors as they tour the seven main regions, from Hanoi through Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. Recipes are divided by region, from the north (fried sticky rice) and the center (squid filled with pork and noodles) to the coast (lemongrass tofu) and the central highlands (ginger chicken). In addition to gorgeous mouth-watering pictures of many of the dishes highlighted in the book, the reader is able to soak up more of the culture through the breathtakingly beautiful photos of local residents as they go about their daily lives. A useful section on the Vietnamese pantry helps demystify the unknown. This delightful and striking book will hold great appeal for home cooks and armchair travelers alike. (Dec.)
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About the Author

Tracey Lister is a professional chef who splits her time between Hanoi and Melbourne with her husband, Andreas Pohl.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740666631
• ISBN-13: 978-1740666633
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,588,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Asian > Vietnamese

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This review is from: Koto: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam (Paperback)

Excellent and authentic recipes. This is a great companion book to Vietnamese Street Food by the same author. If you get a chance to visit Hanoi, take the opportunity to attend Tracey Lister's Hanoi Cooking School.