Lemongrass and Mint Vietnamese Cookbook: Classic Vietnamese Restaurant Favorites at Home

This cookbook provides a complete guide to preparing authentic Vietnamese street food at home. Organized into 8 chapters, each focused on a different food type, it contains 75 recipes ranging from phở (noodle soup) to cuốn (rolls). Author Linh Nguyen draws on her experiences growing up in northern Vietnam to teach readers about the cultural significance of food in Vietnamese cuisine. The book includes practical guidance on herb selection, storage, and kitchen tools needed for preparing traditional Vietnamese dishes. Beyond recipes, the cookbook shares Linh Nguyen's personal experiences growing up in Vietnam and the history behind her recipes, offering insight into Vietnamese culinary traditions.