Step-by-Step Cooking: Vietnamese is a collection of authentic recipes from Vietnam—the land of fresh herbs and dipping sauces. From flavourful dishes such as Beef Noodles, Duck Cooked in Fermented Bean Curd and Fried Crab in Tamarind Sauce, to refreshing salads such as Green Mango Salad and Chicken Salad with Polygonum Leaves, and hearty stews such as Fish and Pineapple Stew and Pork Stewed in Coconut Juice, this book reveals the nuances that define Vietnamese cooking and provides a comprehensive introduction to the food of Vietnam.