The Slanted Door is a Modern Vietnamese restaurant located at the Ferry Building in downtown San Francisco. For every item on the menu, award-winning Executive Chef Charles Phan goes to the original source region of that item. He studies the traditional ingredients, flavors and techniques, then retreats to his Mission district test kitchen, where he and his team recreate the original using contemporary methods and the finest and freshest local ingredients. The finished product is a faithful reproduction of a world classic, modernized in subtle yet powerful ways.



Gift certificate includes a signed copy of Charles Phans first cook book Vietnamese Home Cooking. In the spirit of tradition and innovation, Phan presents a landmark collection based on the premise that with an understanding of its central techniques and fundamental ingredients, Vietnamese home cooking can be as attainable and understandable as American, French, or Italian. With solid instruction and encouraging guidance, perfectly crispy imperial rolls, tender steamed dumplings, delicately flavored whole fish, and meaty lemongrass beef stew are all deliciously close at hand. Abundant photography detailing techniques and equipment, and vibrant shots taken on location in Vietnam, make for equal parts elucidation and inspiration. And with master recipes for stocks and sauces, a photographic guide to ingredients, and tips on choosing a wok and seasoning a clay pot, this definitive reference will finally secure Vietnamese food in the home cooks repertoire. Infused with the authors stories and experiences, from his early days as a refugee to his current culinary success--Vietnamese Home Cooking is a personal and accessible guide to real Vietnamese cuisine from one of its leading voices.



Vendor Information:

1 Ferry Building #3

San Francisco, CA 94111

415-861-8032


www.slanteddoor.com



Donated by Slanted Door Restaurant -- THANK YOU!