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Malaysian Cooking

Enter the colorful world of Malaysian cuisine with this cookbook from an award-winning chef and food writer! Malaysian Cooking introduces the art of using Malaysia's most aromatic regional ingredients and global influences to prepare zesty food that excites both the palate and sense of smell. Inspired by fond memories of cooking Malaysian staples since her childhood days, the expert in Asian culinary culture Carol Selva Rajah has compiled in this Malaysian cookbook a collection of 60+ new and traditional dishes for anyone wishing to add these vibrant recipes from abroad to their repertoire. These include: Sambals, chutneys, spice pastes, and achars Salads and snacks, like Vegetarian Fritters with Sweet Chili Dip Rice, noodles, and bread, like Saffron Rice with Cloves and Cashews Poultry and meat dishes, like Sweet Blue Ginger Duck with Star Anise Seafood dishes, like Fish in Sweet and Sour Pineapple Broth Vegetable dishes, like Eggplant and Tofu with Spicy Bean Paste Desserts and drinks, like Pandanus Coconut Cake with Palm Sugar Syrup With this beautifully photographed and easy-to-follow Malaysian cookbook in hand, you too can bring the rich and varied textures, colors, and flavors of Malaysian cuisine to your own home.

Singapore Cooking

Terry Tan

Prepare delicious and authentic dishes with this easy-to-follow Singapore cookbook. An abiding Singaporean passion, food is a central part of life on this multicultural island quite simply because there's so much of it that's so good! Singapore Cooking, featuring a foreword by James Beard Award-Winner David Thompson, is a fabulous collection of beloved local classics, including the most extraordinary Chicken Rice and Chili Crab you will have ever eaten, as well as less common but equally delightful dishes, such as Ayam Tempra (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Chicken) and Nasi Ulam (Herbal Rice Salad).The recipes are well written, easy to follow and accompanied by beautiful color photographs. With this Singapore cookbook by your side your acquaintance—or re-acquaintance—with Singapore food promises to be an exciting and mouthwatering experience. Authentic Singapore recipes include: Bergedel Potato Fish CakesSop Kambing Spiced Mutton SoupMalay-style Nasi Goreng Fried RiceLaksa Rice Noodle SoupSambal Roast ChickenHainanese Pork ChopsDevil CurrySingapore Chilli CrabFish Moolie in Spicy Coconut SauceBeansprouts with TofuPumpkin with Dried PrawnsKueh Dadar Coconut Filled Pancakes

Touch of Tropical Spice

Wendy Hutton

The foods of Bali and Singapore come alive in A Touch of Tropical Spice, your chef-inspired guide to fresh, stylish and modern Asian cooking. Wendy Hutton, longtime author and ambassador of Southeast Asian cuisine developed this compilation cookbook alongside the masterful chefs at the Four Seasons Resort hotels in Singapore and Bali. A Touch of Tropical Spice will bewitch your taste buds with a host of sensational Asian recipes, including: <ul><li>Mango, Fig and Date Cake</li><li> Masala dosai </li><li> Balinese sushi</li><li> Sashimi Salad with Soy Lime Dressing </li><li> Clams with Red Sauce and Chinese sausage </li><li> Barbecued Jumbo Shrimp with Chili Dip</li><li> Black Pepper Beef</li><li> Coconut and Palm Sugar Ice Cream</li></ul>

Asian Barbecue Book

Alex Skaria

"A beautiful cookbook"—Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible The Asian Barbecue Book is an inspired and practical guide to creating countless delicious Asian-inspired meals hot off the flame.Traveling and eating barbecue throughout Asia, author Alex Skaria has mastered the technique and art of barbecue, combining Western barbecue techniques with the aromatic and enticing flavors of Asia. All of the recipes in the book can be made using conventional backyard grills, yet for those truly adventurous barbecue enthusiasts sidebars and tips on making some exotic barbecued meats are included (such as whole pit-roasted pig).This Asian barbecue cookbook starts off with barbecuing fundamentals—choice of grills is discussed, including unique Asian grills, grilling tools, grilling techniques, timing and temperature control, and much more. From tips on tenderizing meat and achieving moist, juicy barbecue, the author guides cooks through the process, ensuring they end up with a great meal every time.For cooks who want to grab flavors quickly, or don't want to complete a main recipe from start to finish, numerous quick and easy recipes for barbecue sauces, rubs, pastes and marinades provide the basis for infusing new and exciting flavors into meat, poultry and seafood. Complete with sides and salads, such as Thai Papaya Salad and Asian Slaw, and desserts, such as Grilled Mango with Ginger Syrup, this treasury of Asian barbecue recipes will be a resource for years to come. Asian barbecue recipes include: Tandoori Spice RubWasabi MayonnaiseKorean-Style Barbecued Sirloin SteaksThai T-bone SteaksStuffed Saffron ChickenGrilled Duck Breast with Orange Soy GlazeBombay-Style Swordfish SteaksSeared Teriyaki TunaVindaloo Pork SteaksSpicy Sweet Pork Satays with Fiery Lime Chili DipLamb Shish KebabsZucchini with PestoTabbouleh SaladGrilled Bananas with Chocolate and Coconut

Asian Cocktails

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Thirsty? Open up this cookbook and you’ll find recipes for over 90 delectable cocktails, all with comprehensive instructions and detailed instructional photos. Not only is this a collection of exotic drinks, but it also doubles as an all-inclusive bar guide. This book contains the combined knowledge of 15 master mixologists from five different countries and each brings the specialties of their country to the table. Try a Sake Mojito on for size, or the mouthwatering Hanoi Hooker, the aptly named Coriander Collins or, for the perfect after-dinner treat, the Lychee Alexander. Asian Cocktails is divided by spirit and features sections for:Vodka & SochuRum & TequilaGinWhiskey & BrandySake, Wine, & Champagne Non-alcoholic drinksBar foodIn addition to these sections, there are instructions for Tools, Techniques, Glassware, and more. Asian Cocktails also includes directions to make syrups and infused spirits. Asian Cocktails has everything you need to start your own in home bar!

Authentic Recipes from Malaysia

Wendy Hutton

Create flavorful and visually stunning dishes with this easy-to-follow Malaysian cookbook.Authentic Recipes from Malaysia presents over 62 easy-to-follow recipes with detailed descriptions of Malaysian cooking methods and ingredients, enabling you to reproduce the exotic flavors of Malaysia in your own kitchen.Malaysia's cuisine is an exciting blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European cooking. Drawing on their multiethnic heritage, Malaysians have developed unique variations on Asian favorites like Malay Chicken Satay, Chinese Fried Kway Teow and Indian Chicken Curry Puffs. Added to these are exotic creations like the fiery Portuguese Baked Fish prepared by Malacca's Eurasian community, Kelantanese Nasi Ulam (rice blended with handfuls of freshly chopped herbs) and savory Butter Prawns—a dish that blends seasonings from all of Malaysia's major ethnic groups.This book provides a selection of unforgettable recipes, at the same time introducing the reader to the nation's diverse cultural and culinary traditions.Delicious Malaysian recipes include:Mango ChutneyBorneo Fish CevicheSnake Gourd and Lentils with Mustard SeedsYen's Crispy Brown Noodles with GravyFiery Chicken Curry DevilSouthern Indian Mutton CurryBlack Pepper CrabPancakes with Sweet Coconut Filling

The Arabian Nights Cookbook

Habeeb Salloum

**2011 Best Arab Cuisine book in the U.S., Gourmand World Cookbook Award** Prepare delicious and healthy meals with this award-winning Arabian cookbook For untold centuries, the Bedouin of the Arabian Peninsula, in their desert tents, have served their honored guests lavish meals featuring roasted lamb with rice. Bedouin hospitality has not changed over the ages, but Arabian cuisine has undergone a remarkable evolution in the last 100 years, making it extremely diverse. This diversity is due, in part, to the explosion of wealth on the Arabian peninsula which has drawn people—along with their foods and cooking methods—from around the world. The blending of these culinary worlds has produced something remarkable. In The Arabian Nights Cookbook, author Habeeb Salloum has compiled an amazing array of recipes that celebrate this blending of cultures while still making it compatible with the everyday kitchens of the Western world. From the familiar, Hummus Bi-Tahini, to the unique, Stuffed Lamb, Salloum offers an accessible world of savory tastes and memory provoking aromas. Authentic Arabian recipes include:<ul><li> Classic Hummus Chickpea Puree</li><li> Spicy Eggplant Salad</li><li> Hearty Meat and Bulghur Soup</li><li> Tandoori Chicken, Omani-Style</li><li> Golden Meat Turnovers</li><li> Fish Fillets in an Aromatic Red Sauce</li><li> Spicy Falafel Patties</li><li> Delicious Stuffed Zucchini</li><li> Cardamom Fritters with Walnuts in Orange-Blossom Syrup</li><li> Real Arab Coffee Made Just Right</li><li> And many more…</li></ul>

Extreme Cuisine

Jerry Hopkins

"I could not have written A Cook's Tour without this book. There is so much I would have missed. So dig in. Enjoy… Eat. Eat adventurously. Miss nothing. It's all here in these pages." —From the Foreword by Anthony Bourdain Sit down for a meal with the locals on six continents—what they are eating may surprise you. Extreme Cuisine examines eating habits across the globe, showing once and for all that one man's road kill is another man's delicacy! "I've tried to make this book a guide to how the other half dines and why. Over a period of twenty-five years I've augmented my meat-and-potatoes upbringing in the United States to try a wide variety of regional specialties, from steamed water beetles, fried grasshoppers and ants, to sparrow, bison and crocodile. I've eaten deep-fried bull's testicles in Mexico, live shrimp sushi in Hawaii, mice cooked over an open wood fire in Thailand, pig stomach soup in Singapore, minced water buffalo and yak butter tea in Nepal, stir-fried dog tongue, and «five penis wine» in China." —From the introduction by Jerry Hopkins Dive headfirst into food culture from around the world. Join author Jerry Hopkins on a culinary and cultural tour as he explores foods that may seem bizarre, and often off-putting, to us. As he says, «What is considered repulsive to someone in one part of the world, in another part of the world is simply considered lunch.» Part travelogue, part cultural commentary and history, and part cookbook (yes, really), with Extreme Cuisine anyone can become an adventurous eater—or at least learn what it's like to be one. Chapters include:<ul><li>Mammals</li><li>Reptiles & Water Creatures</li><li>Birds</li><li>Insects, Spiders & Scorpions</li><li>Plants</li><li>Leftovers</li></ul>

Japanese Tea Ceremony

A.L. Sadler

The tea cermony—known as cha-no-yu , or literally «hot water for tea»—has touched nearly every aspect of Japanese life. First published in 1933 as Cha-No-Yu , or The Japanese Tea Ceremony , this classic remains the gold standard for books on the five-centuries-old tea ceremony, which is itself «an epitome of Japanese civilization.» Abundantly illustrated with drawings and photographs showing every aspect of the tea ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture and utensils, architecture and gardens, and numerous other features of cha-no-ya . Photos of tea bowls, teahouses and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the cult of tea. The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of one of Japan's greatest arts and details the importance of the tea ceremony's history and traditions, its historical tea masters and its physical manifestations.This book includes:Descriptions of the many disciples contained within the broader framework of tea ceremony, including art, architecture, gardening and exquisite handicraftsThe experiences of masters of the art over the centuriesHistories of the various schools and traditions of the art of tea

Dining Guide to Japan

Boye Lafayette De Mente

Dining in Japan is both an art and an adventure— an experience that is made memorable by the variety of unique dishes, their gourmet quality, and the style in which they are served! With Dining Guide to Japan, you will have an extensive list of Japanese restaurants and exquisite food dishes.Dining Guide to Japan acts as a perfect Japan travel guide which includes:Dining and Transportation MapsJapanese Dining Vocabulary and Pronunciation Additional Food Vocabulary Detailed Descriptions of Japanese CuisineJapan is literally a diner's paradise, with restaurants featuring the world's leading cuisine, from Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indian, Italian, Korean and Russian to Vietnamese. Japan's traditional food is world famous for its health and longevity enhancing properties and is not all rice and raw fish. In fact, Japanese cuisine is both varied in ingredients and cooking styles, and most foreign visitors quickly develop a taste for such things as miso soup, nori, oyako–don, ramen, shabu–shabu, soba, sukiyaki, tofu, tonkatsu, udon, unagi, yaki–tori… and yes, even fugu, the deadly globefish!