“What an extraordinary book! I’d say cookbook but this truly is so much more. Eng doesn’t just say ‘Here’s my food and gorgeous photographs,’ she takes us into the most intimate of places, her home, and shows us how we too can feed our families in ours. Packed not just with delicious and practical recipes, it also has important, and oft overlooked, advice on nutrition, sourcing, indigenous medicines, and closed-loop systems.”—Jeremy Umansky, coauthor of Koji Alchemy; James Beard Award finalist; chef/owner of Larder: A Curated Delicatessen & Bakery
“Having watched Sophie’s journey over the years, I’m not surprised at the professional detail and sheer culinary breadth of this marvelous book. Far more than a cookbook, The Nourishing Asian Kitchen brings the rich, authentic nourishing heritage of Asian foodcraft to all our tables. The theme is nutritional integrity; the result is health and delectable dining. Following this book’s recommendations will turn you into a menu superstar for your family and friends.”—Joel Salatin, cofounder of Polyface Farm; author, Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal
“Finally, an ethnic cookbook that truly celebrates the nourishing qualities of traditional diets! Through The Nourishing Asian Kitchen, Sophia Nguyen Eng empowers the home cook to rely upon ferments, broths, high-quality fats, and even offal to create authentically healthy dishes. This book is exactly what we need to help confront a global foodscape that has been cheapened by the industrial food system to the point that it is making us sick.”—Dr. Bill Schindler, author of Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health
“I have been waiting a long time for an author who unapologetically celebrates traditional flavors enjoyed across Asia using the familiar fresh ingredients we can find in any grocery store. Traditional food is health food, and Sophia Nguyen Eng invites the novice and the expert into a culinary adventure that encapsulates generations of healing knowledge. It is sure to bring joy and health to you and your family for years to come.”—Cate Shanahan, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Deep Nutrition and The FATBURN Fix
“Let’s face it, we’re not going to effect positive changes in nutrition without corresponding appeals to our taste buds and our hearts. In this exciting book, Sophia Nguyen Eng and her delightful family link wholesome, whole, and nutritious ingredients with pleasures for the palate and the warmth of tradition and community.
“A big ‘thank you’ to Sophie Eng and her lovely family for the consummation of this marriage between whole foods and the savory delights of traditional Asian cuisine. If you’ve sacrificed your favorite Eastern condiments on the altar of clean, additive-free food, take heart; these healthful and delicious recipes give them back to you, better than ever.”—Shawn and Beth Dougherty, authors of The Independent Farmstead; owners of Sow’s Ear Farm
“The best recipes are often those handed down from parents to their children—the dishes you learn to cook in your mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen. Sophia Nguyen Eng brings that culinary heritage to the forefront in her gorgeous cookbook. The Nourishing Asian Kitchen is a beautiful celebration of flavor, family, and nutrient-dense cooking. Her Bún Bò Huế has become a fast favorite in our home.”—Jennifer McGruther, NTP, author of The Nourished Kitchen, Vibrant Botanicals, and Broth and Stock from the Nourished Kitchen
“Delicious recipes . . . are paired with mouthwatering photos. . . . These healthy, traditional dishes are worth the effort.”—Library Journal
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