Vietnamese Cookbook
Ăn Chưa?
Every time I come home, my parents will ask “Ăn Chưa?”, meaning “Did you eat, yet?” Before I can answer, there is already food on the table for me. When I visit my in-laws and my friend’s home, I’ll be greeted the same way. Food is a love language. The dishes in this book will make you feel at home, whether its nourishing your loved ones or yourself.
Order Cookbook
✓ Authentic
✓ Delicious
Learn the Fundamentals of Vietnamese Cooking
01
Bún and Cơm Đĩa
Vermicelli & Rice Dishes
Master Vietnamese signature flavors.
- BBQ Pork and Shrimp
Bún Tôm Thịt Nướng - Lemongrass Chicken Thighs
Gà Nướng Xả - Beef Stir-fry
Bún Bò Xào - Shrimp Paste Lemongrass Skewers Chạo Tôm
- Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatballs Bún Chả Hà Nội
- Grilled BBQ Pork Sausage
Nem Nướng - Caramelized Ground Pork Bowl Thịt Băm
- Fried Tofu with Fermented Shrimp Paste Sauce
Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm - Fried Tofu with Peanut Dressing
Đậu Hũ Chiên - Grilled Pork Chops, Broken Rice
Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng - Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf
Chả Trứng
02
Home Away from Home: Soups, Braises and Stews
Tackle silky broths and succulent braises.
- Beef Phở Rice Noodle Soup
Phở Bò - Chicken Phở Rice Noodle Soup Phở Gà
- Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup Bún Riêu Cua
- Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Bún Bò Huế - Quảng Style Turmeric Soup
Mì Quảng - Cambodian Phnom Penh Soup Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang
- Tapioca Noodle Soup, Crab Bánh Canh Cua
- Sour Seafood Soup
Canh Chua - Vietnamese Caramel Sauce
Nước Màu - Braised Pork with Eggs
Thịt Kho Trứng - Vietnamese Beef Stew
Bò Kho - Braised Ginger Chicken
Gà Kho Gừng - Caramelized Braised Salmon
Cá Kho - Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Cà Ri Gà - Braised Shiitake Mushrooms and Tofu
Đậu Hũ Kho Nấm
03
Queen of Bánh: All Things Batters and Doughs
Conquer finicky batters and doughs.
- Bánh Mì Your Way
- Pâté Chaud Meat Pastry
Bánh Pâté Sô - “Steamed” Rice Rolls
Bánh Cuốn - Savory Rice Flour Pudding
Bánh Đúc Nóng - Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes Bánh Xèo
- Savory Mini Pancakes
Bánh Khọt - Steamed Rice Cakes Wet Style
Bánh Bèo - Shrimp & Pork Tapioca Dumplings
Bánh Bột Lọc Trần - Mom’s Special Steamed Buns
Bánh Bao - Deep Fried Pillow Cakes
Bánh Gối - All-Purpose Vegan Mushroom Filling and Topping
04
Cooking with Love: “Đặc Biệt” Specials
Explore different cooking techniques.
- Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Thịt Heo Quay - Hoisin Chicken and Red Rice
Gà Rô Ti Cơm Đỏ - Char Siu Roasted BBQ Pork
Xá Xíu - Shaking Beef and Vietnamese Garlic Noodles
Thịt Bò Lúc Lắc, Mì Xào Tỏi - Hoisin Shrimp
Tôm Tương Đen - House Special Fried Rice
Cơm Chiên Đặc Biệt - Crispy Fried Noodles
Mì Xào Giòn/Dòn - Pan Fried Rice Noodles with Beef Stir-Fry
Phở Áp Chảo - Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage
Xôi Lạp Xưởng - Turmeric and Dill Fish
Chả Cá Thăng Long
05
Food on the Streets of Vietnam: Appetizers, Snacks and Plates to Share
Learn how to make appetizer favorites.
- Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork
Gỏi Cuốn - Fried Spring Rolls
Chả Giò / Nem Rán - Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritters Bánh Tôm
- Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings
Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm - Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Xíu Mại
- Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp
Gỏi Đu Đủ Tôm - Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves Bò Lá Lốt
- Fried Pork Wontons
Hoành Thánh Chiên - Vietnamese Popcorn Chicken
Gà Chiên Rau Răm
06
Coming Full Circle: Classic Vietnamese Sweets
Try your hand at a variety of sweets.
- Make Your Own Chè Bar
- Pandan Crème Brûlée
Crème Brûlée Lá Dứa - Vietnamese Caramel Flan
Bánh Flan - Mooncake
Bánh Trung Thu - Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Cà Phê Sữa Đá - Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Cà Phê Trứng - Tom Collins with Preserved Salted Limes
Chanh Muối
The Essentials: Sauces, Dips & Condiments
Understanding how to make essential sauces, dips and condiments are just as important as the mains. Vietnamese cooking is delicious because of all the details and the balance of savoury, sweet, sour, spicy, and bitterness.
- Nước Chấm Three Ways
- Scallion Oil (Mỡ Hành)
- Fried Shallots and Shallot Oil (Hành Phi)
- Annatto Oil (Dầu Hạt Điều)
- Sate Chili Oil (Tương Ớt Sa Tế)
- Pickled Carrots and Daikon (Đồ Chua)
- Pickled Cabbage and Carrots (Dưa Bắp Cải Cà Rốt)
- Peanut Sauce (Tương Đậu Phộng)
- Mom’s All-Purpose Sauce (Nước Tương)
“This piece of work is for my nieces, nephews and the next generation to keep in their hearts as they grow older. It’s to honor my parents and in-laws who inspire me. It’s to recognize refugees, and immigrants with similar but different stories. It’s for those who love Vietnamese food and the people behind it.”
Julie Mai Tran
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Creator of Share My Roots
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the book in English?
YES, the entire cookbook is in English, but the title is in Vietnamese which I am very proud of. Although a bit risky, food is universal and speaks to all cultures. I’m proud that my publisher supported this decision to go ALL IN for a Vietnamese title! It shows today’s progress in supporting diversity.
It’s an opportunity for learning and educating across cultures. After all, if people are looking for a Vietnamese cookbook and love Vietnamese food, why not learn a tidbit about Vietnamese culture and the people behind the food as well! 🙂
Will there be a hardcover?
The cookbook is a paperback, but there are color photos for all the recipes!
When will the book be available?
The book is available for pre-order NOW! This really helps the book’s success as it helps show interest to the publisher and distributors who carry the book. This will also help it from getting discontinued. The official ship our release date is October 17, 2023.
Will there be a book tour?
Sorry to delay the schedule. My first and only book event so far is being held at Fattymart LA on Jan. 27 from 4-6pm. It is free, you get to sample 5 dishes from the book, get some free bookmarks, and live Q&A. Hope to see you all there!!!
How can I get a signed copy?
Please message me on instagram! Signed and personalized copies are $30 for US only, Shipments are once every 2 weeks because I only am able to make periodic trips to USPS due to my schedule. I can take venmo, paypal or chase payments. THANK YOU!
About the Author
Julie Mai Trần is a first-generation Vietnamese Chinese American who loves to eat, cook and travel. In 2019, she created Share My Roots, a blog focused on authentic and modern twists on Asian recipes with a focus on Vietnamese cooking. She shares her heritage through food, preserving stories representing the refugee and immigrant experience, in honor of her parents. Her aspiration is to encourage people to cook, connect people to their roots and shine a light on Vietnamese food, people and culture.
Her love for cooking is inspired by her mother, who showed love, compassion and strength through food. As a foodie at heart, she loves to experiment in the kitchen—whether it’s making classic dishes or creating something new influenced by her favorite restaurants.