Episode 42: Nourishing Asian Food with Sophia Eng

The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast

In this episode, we interviewed Sophia Nguyen Eng, author of the forthcoming Nourishing Asian Cookbook. Sophia is a first-generation Vietnamese-American and first-generation regenerative farmer. If you are a lover of Asian cuisine, this episode is for you! We discussed why Asian dishes have a complexity and depth of flavor, how Sophia became inspired to write the book and who helped her, Asian regenerative farming, her thoughts on MSG and soy sauce, and so much more. At the end of this episode, you will be craving Asian dishes and anxious to purchase her forthcoming book! 

Books Mentioned:

Nourishing Asian Cookbook (Pre-order now!)

Nourishing Traditions

Products Mentioned:

Osawa Soy Sauce (for cooking)

Properly Prepared Soy Sauce (not for cooking)

Rice Paper for Spring Rolls

Japanese Rice

Connect with Sophia Eng:

@sprinklewithsoil

Sprinkle with Soil

Pre-Order the Nourishing Asian Cookbook

YouTube Sprinkle With Soil

Substack Sprinkle with Soil 

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