Andrea Nguyen

Making Soy Milk and Tofu at Home: The Asian Tofu Guide to Block Tofu, Silken Tofu, Pressed Tofu, Yuba, and More

by Andrea Nguyen

Why make tofu yourself? Because experiencing tofu’s flavors and textures at its peak--freshly made, creamy, and subtly sweet--is the best way to explore this treasured staple. In this handbook, Andrea Nguyen,...

Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at Home

by Andrea Nguyen

From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long...

Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas, and More

by Andrea Nguyen

Is there anything more satisfying than a well-made Asian dumpling?

Plump pot stickers, spicy samosas, and tender bāo (stuffed buns) are enjoyed by the million every day in dim sum restaurants, streetside stands,...

Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors

by Andrea Nguyen, Bruce Cost & Leigh Beisch

When author Andrea Nguyen's family was airlifted out of Saigon in 1975, one of the few belongings that her mother hurriedly packed for the journey was her small orange notebook of recipes. Thirty years later,...