Di An: The Salty, Sour, Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Vietnamese Cooking with TwayDaBae (A Cookbook)

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024: Esquire and Los Angeles Times * ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF FALL: Delish

Discover and enjoy the delicious, vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with these authentic and modern recipes perfect for every home cook from social media star and acclaimed chef Tue Nguyen a.k.a. @TwayDaBae.

Popular social media super-chef Tue Nguyen (better known to many as @TwayDaBae) moved to the US with her family from Vietnam at the age of eight. When she realized she wanted to pursue a career in food, her parents didn’t support her choice, despite her mother being a wonderful cook and the inspiration behind many of Tue’s recipes. Still, Tue went to culinary school to pursue her dreams. Since then, she’s been featured in major publications like People, and her new restaurant, Didi in West Hollywood, has been covered by the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, The Infatuation, Eater, and more.

Tue honors food and culture in everything she does, and Di An exemplifies that with its authentic salty, sour, sweet, and spicy recipes, many of which have been simplified for modern cooks. You’ll still find the bold flavors of lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chili peppers, and of course, fish sauce, but presented in a way that even beginner home cooks will be able to cook and enjoy at home. Just like Tue’s content for her growing legions of Instagram and TikTok fans, her cookbook is an invitation to share the love she has for her recipes including:

• Shaking Beef
• Braised Catfish
• Lemongrass Chili Oil Noodles
• Fish Sauce Wings
• Bo Kho “Birria” Tacos
• Bitter Melon Soup
• Spicy Beef Noodles
• Pho
• And more!

In addition to delicious recipes, you’ll find tips and tricks on entertaining, making the perfect essential sauces and condiments, and so much more to elevate even the most beginner home chef’s cooking.

Tue Nguyen, a.k.a. @TwayDaBae, is a Vietnamese chef and one of the fastest rising stars in the culinary space. Since graduating from culinary school and beginning her content creation journey, she has showcased her skills through sold-out pop-ups in Los Angeles and New York City, which led to her partnering with Hwood Group to open her first restaurant, DiDi, in Los Angeles. She can be seen as the current host of Making it Big on BuzzFeed’s food network Tasty and as the host of People’s first digital food show, Celeb Eats. Tue has been featured in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Thrillist, The Hollywood Reporter, Good Morning America, ELLE, People, VICE, ABC News, and more. She lives in Los Angeles.

ISBN: 9781668003800
Format: Hardback
Pages: 256
Publisher: S&S/Simon Element
Published: September 17, 2024

“Keep this book around for midweek dinner ideas or a full blueprint for every dish you might want at your next dinner party.”—Named a Los Angeles Times Best Cookbook of 2024“Nguyen has already proven that a lot of people want to learn about Vietnamese food from her; with DI AN, she’s making her mark on the establishment.”—Eater“In this new world of overnight success stories in the food world, it would be so easy to just rest on your laurels and milk it, but from the moment I saw Tue on my phone to meeting her in person and then getting to know her as a friend, I’ve seen her always go above and beyond. She could have easily just taken the easy route, but she has kept challenging herself and the food industry by not only pushing the realms of what it means to be an influencer but also deciding to become a restaurateur, a travel guide, an entrepreneur, a representative of Vietnamese culture, and now an author. NBD lol. I know the recipes are gonna be great, as I’ve been fortunate to taste her food, and I am so excited to see the world get more of my little sis TwaydaBae!”—Roy Choi“Tue does a beautiful job of sharing her culture and story through her cooking. This cookbook is stunning, and her recipes are thoughtful and flavorful. It is a must-have if you want to incorporate bold yet delicious Vietnamese dishes into your repertoire!”—Kylie Sakaida, Nutrition by Kylie“Tue does a beautiful job of sharing the Vietnamese culinary culture and finding new ways to drive it forward. Di An is a pleasure to read and learn from, while leaving you hungry for more.”—Andy Nguyen, Trill Burgers“With Di An, Tue will hold your hand and guide you through to demystify Vietnamese cooking. From beloved classics such as Shaking Beef to the viral fried rice that brought her fame, the recipes are vibrant, fun, and spicy—just like @TwayDaBae, as seen on social media.”—Rie McClenny, food content creator and author of Make It Japanese“Di An is a tasty adventure that brings a fresh, modern take on traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Dish after dish, it’s all hits and no misses.”—Adrian Per, film director“Di An is not just any cookbook; this is a window into Tue’s love for food and is something I can’t take my eyes off of. Tue has a talent for teaching traditional recipes in a way a beginner would be able to easily digest. Seeing her love for her culture and heritage has in turn given me such pride in mine as well.”—thuy, singer-songwriter“Di An is a true gem to authentic Vietnamese culture. As a fellow Viet, I am so proud and thankful for Tue sharing all of Vietnam’s goodness with the world (we have so many delicious dishes other than pho, lol). I can’t wait to try each and every recipe!”—Karrueche Tran, actress“Tue is a culinary force whose evolution I’ve been honored to witness as a friend and collaborator over the years. Her debut cookbook, Di An, is as dynamic, soulful, and fiery as she is, and I can’t wait for the world to discover her bold flavors and story of resilience.”—Jing Gao, founder of Fly By Jing and author of The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp