Journey Through the Asian Kitchen, A Culinary Expedition of Vietnam

Do you like to eat food? Do you like to eat Vietnamese food… do you like to eat really good Vietnamese food? Well, we know a place that will satisfy all your Vietnamese food cravings.

OneVietnam is the proud sponsor of The Asian Culinary Association’s “Journey Through the Asian Kitchen, A Culinary Expedition of Vietnam” gala. This year’s gala will feature a cocktail tasting of traditional street food from across Vietnam, and a five-course dinner showcasing the modern flavors of Global Asian Cuisine. Along with the meal, Chef Khai Duong of Ana Mandara and Andrew Lam, author of “East Eats West’ and NPR Commentator, will have a conversation regarding the influence of Vietnamese cuisine in the United States.

This event will be held on September 26th, 2010 from 5pm – 9pm at The California Culinary Academy:
350 Rhode Island St.
San Francisco, CA 94103

Tickets are $150 per person, $1,350 per table of ten.

Come join OneVietnam to experience and celebrate the preservation of Asian cuisine.

More information can be found below & at www.acasf.com:

Journey Through the Asian Kitchen
A Culinary Expedition of Vietnam

The excitement will begin at 5:00pm with a tasting of traditional Vietnamese street food and beverages at various kitchens on the 4th Floor of the CCA. The eight-course family style dinner will start at 6:45pm in the Careme 350 restaurant and showcase Vietnamese dishes.

Entertainment

Miss Asian America Pageant Queens with Rose Chung
Ann-Anh is a traditional Vietnamese musician winner of the 2009 Emmy Award soundtrack
2003 Academy Award winner “Daughter of Danang”
Andrew Lam is a NPR Commentator, Editor of New America Media,
Author of “Perfume Dreams” &” East Eats West”
Master of Ceremony Tom Vacar, KTVU Channel 2
Andrea Nguyen, a celebrated food writer and teacher with
the unique ability to interpret traditional Asian cooking styles for modern cooks

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Dinner Menu

Soup

Banh Canh Cua – Crab Soup
Tapioca Noodle, Dungenes Crab Meat, Garnish with
Cilantro and Scallion

Appetizers

Cha Gio Re – Crispy Net Spring Roll
Pork and Shrimp, Onion and Mushroom Served in
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Tom Chien Com – Fried Spring Rice
Crispy Shrimp Coated with Green Rice Served in Sweet Chili Sauce

Bo Cuon La Lot – Wrapped Beef
Grilled Beef Wrapped with La Lot Served in Peanut and
Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

Salad

Nom Thap Cam – Combination Papaya Salad
Papaya, Carrot, Bean Sprout, Cucumber, Pork and Julienne Egg,
Roasted Sesame Seeds

Main

Thit Bo Cuon Tom – Beef Wrapped with Shrimp
Beef and Shrimp Wrapped in Fine Rice Noodle Cake, Scallion Oil,
Cucumber and Herbs

Ca Kho To – Clay Pot Fish
Spicy Caramelized Fish Cooked in Clay Pot, Garlic and Scallion

Com Am Phu – Rice Plate
Am Phu Rice, Pork, Chinese Sausage, Shrimp, Cucumber,
Eggs, and Carrot

Dessert

Che Khoai Mon – Taro & Lotus Soup
Mashed Taro Stuffed with Lotus, Mun Beans, Gingko Nut and Coconut Sauce

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Reservations:

Table of 10 @ $1350
Individual tickets: $150 pp inclusive
The California Culinary Academy
350 Rhode Island @ 16th Street
San Francisco
Street Parking

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For more information
Chau Lam chau@chilipepperevents.com
Lisa Wong lisa@wongway.net
510.883.9386

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Sponsors

Kikkoman International, Inc. Acacia Winery, Sapporo Beer USA,
OneVietnam, California Culinary Academy, KAI Vodka
Journey Through the Asian KitchenA Culinary Expedition of Vietnam
The excitement will begin at 5:00pm with a tasting of traditional Vietnamese street food and beverages at various kitchens on the 4th Floor of the CCA. The eight-course family style dinner will start at 6:45pm in the Careme 350 restaurant and showcase Vietnamese dishes.

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