The Vietnamese Cookbook Author:Diana My Tran, Diana Tran Vietnamese cuisine combines the best elements of three sophisticated cultures into the most exquisite of Asian cooking--the visual excitement of the Japanese, the quick cooking and cutting techniques of the Chinese, and the complexity of seasonings and flavors of the French. In this beautiful and authentic guide to her native cuisine and cultur... more »e, Diana Tran has transformed many of the most memorable dishes from this exotic land into new simpler versions--tailored to busy American lifestyles, local supermarket ingredients, and our increasingly sophisticated palettes. All you need is Diana's book and your freindly wok or frying pan, a steamer, food processor, and saucepans to experience the pleasures of Vietnamese cuisine.« less