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Diverse culinary journey through Asian flavors.
If you're curious about the diverse and rich flavors of Asia, this book serves as your passport. Picture yourself exploring aromatic spices, vibrant herbs, and unique cooking techniques that will elevate your home cooking. It's like inviting the whole continent to dinner!
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789814516143
Publisher: UNKNO
Date of Publication: 2014-01-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 5.0
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Featuring great authentic flavors from some of Asia’s most established cooks, this volume is packed with ideas and tips on preparing delicious hearty meals. Basic recipes for various spice pastes and stocks ensure robust flavors for dishes that use simple ingredients. Chinese recipes promise heartwarming dishes like Prawn Dumpling Soup and Fried Garlic Pork. For light and refreshing meals, Japanese Teriyaki Chicken and Sukiyaki Beef Bowl are satisfying dishes. Also, tuck into popular Korean cuisine like Ginseng Chicken Stew and Kimchi Stew. Put a sweet end to your meal with Filipino Créme Caramel or Nyonya-Style Pancakes. With these time-tested recipes, whipping up great meals in your own kitchen has never been easier.
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Diverse culinary journey through Asian flavors.
If you're curious about the diverse and rich flavors of Asia, this book serves as your passport. Picture yourself exploring aromatic spices, vibrant herbs, and unique cooking techniques that will elevate your home cooking. It's like inviting the whole continent to dinner!
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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