Vietnamese Desserts

By Jenny Nguyen

Vietnamese desserts possesses a vibrancy, unlike other foods. Each dish tells a story, shares history, and immerses us in culture. Each preparation is like a cordial invitation to share in nature's bounty; to be healed and nourished. Vietnam's history, geography, and philosophy all contribute to the flavor, aroma, colors, and texture of a dish.Vietnamese cooks strive to achieve a balance in each dish, balancing all five elements (fire, water, earth, metal, and wood) as well as pleasing all five senses. Thus, the taster's senses will be inundated with fragrant spices, diverse flavors, ear-pleasing crunchiness, attractive presentation, and interesting textures - in the mouth and on the hands. The elements are represented by bitter for fire, salty for water, sweet for the earth, spicy for metal, and sour for wood. The presentation is also never neglected. The elements are also represented by red for fire, black for water, yellow for earth, white for metal, and green for wood. Among the recipes included are:Coconut Crme Caramel Lotus Seeds and Logan's Mango-Tapioca Dessert Soup Fruits in Syrup MISTY PUMPKIN CAKESKUMQUAT & COOL COCONUTFRIED POTATO HEAVEN and many more...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 154261953X
• ISBN13: 9781542619530
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.3"