vegetarian viet nam  <p><strong>a 2019 james beard foundation book award finalist<br /><br><br /><br>meatless vietnamese cooking for vegetarians and omnivores alike.</strong></p><br><p>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 <em>vegetarian việt nam</em> make use of the full arsenal of vietnamese herbs and sauces to make tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables burst with flavor like never before.</p><br><p>with a lavishly illustrated glossary that helps you recognize the mushrooms, noodles, fruits, and vegetables that make up the vegetarian vietnamese pantry, <em>vegetarian việt nam</em> will unlock an entire universe of flavor to people who want healthy, tasty, and sustainable food.</p>