The Memory of Taste: Vietnamese American Recipes from Phú Quoc, Oakland, and the Spaces Between by Tu David Phu and Soleil Ho
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- ISBN 10 1984861905
- ISBN 13 9781984861900
- Linked ISBNs
- 9781984861917 eBook (United States) 9/10/2024
- Published Sep 10 2024
- Format Hardcover
- Page Count 240
- Language English
- Countries United States
- Publisher 4 Color Books
Publishers Text
A playful collection of over 85 Vietnamese and Viet American dishes and immersive travel photography from Top Chef alum Tu David Phu that blends the Oakland native’s modern culinary style with the food wisdom from his refugee family.Tu David Phu trained in the nation’s top restaurants only to realize the culinary lessons that truly impacted him were those passed on by his parents, refugees from Phú Quôc. In his hometown of Oakland, California, his parents taught him hard-won lessons in frugality, food-covery cooking, and practical gill-to-fin eating.
Centered around Tu’s childhood memories in the diverse Bay Area and family stories of life on Phú Quoc island, The Memory of Taste explores the Phu family’s ability to thrive and adapt from one coastal community to another. With tried-and-true tips like how to butcher a fish, tastebud-tingling flavor combinations, and stunning photographs, Tu guides both novice and experienced chefs alike in his take on Viet cooking.
The Memory of Taste is Tu's story of returning to his roots and finding long-hidden culinary treasure. In his debut cookbook, Tu offers readers a chance to enjoy the bounty of his parents’ lessons, just as he has.
