The Food of Asia

Featuring authentic recipes from master chefs in Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and VietnamThe Food of Asia offers fascinating insights into the historical, geographic and cultural context of these recipes, enhancing your appreciation of these ancient cuisines. Anyone from the experienced cook to the novice can quickly prepare delicious meals by following the comprehensive; illustrated guide to ingredients, and helpful hints sections. This cookbook contains hundreds of recipes from 12 Asian countries and over 200 photos. The Food of Asia features recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, snacks, drinks, desserts, and more. Recipes include:Daikon saladShark fin soupSamosasTuna sambalBeef sukiyakiBulgogiNasi AyamRendang DagingChicken & pork adoboCrab currySteamed seafood cakesBeef phoAnd many more favorites from all over Asia! Also featured are measurement and unit conversion tables. Each chapter contains the history and culture of each featured country. You will learn about the food and customs of Asia while also learning how to set up an organized multi course dinner menu for every special occasion.