Andrea Nguyen
A bank examiner gone astray, Andrea Nguyen is living out her dream of writing impactful books and teaching others how to cook well. She authored The Pho Cookbook a 2018 James Beard Award winner and Wall Street Journal best seller, and edited Unforgettable, the biography cookbook about Paula Wolfert that won a 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals award. Her sixth cookbook, Vietnamese Food Any Day released in February 2019. Andrea has contributed to publications such as the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Lucky Peach, Food & Wine, and Cooking Light.
Recipes and articles by Andrea Nguyen
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Easy Mango Lime Sorbet
Do you love mangoes as much as we love mangoes? Then this refreshing Easy Mango Lime Sorbet should be in your future. It's super easy to make - no ice cream maker needed! -
Curry-Scented Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps
Served on a bed of thin rice noodles and wrapped in lettuce, these curried beef patties make for a bright, flavorful meal that's easy to make and fun to eat. -
Easy Wok-Kissed Beef Pho
Homemade beef pho on a weeknight? YES! With a few shortcuts, this quick Vietnamese beef pho is ready in under and hour. Searing the beef in a hot skillet also adds great flavor! -
Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Lettuce Wraps
These Vietnamese sweet potato pancakes are an excellent snack or appetizer served in lettuce wraps. Double the recipe and make it a meal! Made from grated sweet potatoes and carrots, they're a versatile dish for any time of day. -
Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato and Lemongrass
Chicken, lemongrass, and sweet potatoes on their own are pretty great, but when simmered in coconut milk and topped with chopped cilantro, they become pure magic in this Vietnamese Curry. -
Char Siu Chicken
Warning: This Char Siu Chicken is highly addictive! You'll wonder how you ever grilled chicken thighs without this mix of honey, hoisin, garlic, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder. It's a take-out staple that's easy to make at home!
