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Title: decorative but non-functional
Review: This book is decorative in a certain way -- in a kitchen that is not serious in its function nor pursuit of excellence.There are much better books on the market for Vietnamese cuisine to be found on the American book market (Trang, Pham or Routhier). The steps illustrated are very short-cut in the way they are prepared and the final result is not Vietnamese food that is bold but something that hints at but does not accomplish authenticity.On par with the Periplus series or even the <Insert name of nation> little cookbooks this is not a book for those building, or researching a library on the flavors of Viet Nam nor its more sublte flavor cultures. If you want a beautiful cookbook for your table try _Hot, Sour, Sweet and Salt_ . But if you want a cookbook that works than try Trang, Pham or Routhier.Do not get this book unless it is on the remainder table and only on a lark.
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