Vietnamese Cuisine in New Orleans

By Suzanne Pfefferle

Book Overview

New Orleans, a city renowned for its diverse cuisine, has embraced the fresh, vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Pho and b nh m are now as familiar to New Orleanians as jambalaya and touff . The influx of Vietnamese immigrants, which began in the 1970s, established a new era of taste in a city that celebrates delicious food. In the past, most Vietnamese restaurants were located on the West Bank and in New Orleans East. Now, the zesty fare can be found throughout the city.

This gorgeously photographed volume features recipes and interviews with local chefs and food writers, who provide in-depth commentary on their favorite dishes. Members of the Vietnamese community discuss their sustainable food systems, which include urban gardens and aquaponics. Chapters provide historical background on the Vietnamese community and explore their traditions, such as Tet-the Vietnamese lunar new year.

Author Suzanne Pfefferle and photographer Lenny Delbert, Sr., collaborated on the documentary Vietnamese Cuisine in New Orleans, which debuted on WYES-TV in 2012. Pfefferle, a freelance writer and film producer, is an avid traveler, whose interest in Vietnamese fare began during a trip to that country in 2010. Delbert is an accomplished commercial and documentary videographer with a long career at WYES-TV. This immersive experience into Vietnamese culture will leave readers and cooks asking for seconds.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455618535
• ISBN13: 9781455618538
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 8.1"