Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines produce some of the most exciting and popular food in the world. Each country has its own style of cooking, but they all share an emphasis on using fresh seasonal ingredients. This volume explores the history, culture, customs, feasts, and festivals of these South-East Asian countries and brings together a wonderful selection of fragrant and aromatic dishes that are easy to make.

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The cuisines of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines are among some of the most exciting and popular in the world. This superb book begins with a look at the customs, feasts and festivals of each country. Following this is a useful guide to the typical implements used for preparing and cooking, and then a list of key ingredients. A recipe section presents more than 340 mouthwatering dishes. Beautifully illustrated throughout with step-by-step photographs, this book brings together an irresistible collection of tantalizing recipes, and is the perfect introduction to the sensational tastes of these four exotic cuisines.

The first book to reveal the undiscovered jewels of Southeast Asian cuisine. Just when you thought you knew everything about Asian food, along comes James Oseland’s Cradle of Flavor. Oseland has spent two decades exploring the foods of the Spice Islands. Few can introduce us to the birthplace of spice as he does. He brings us the Nyonya dishes of Singapore and Malaysia, the fiery specialties of West Sumatra, and the spicy-aromatic stews of Java. Oseland culled his recipes from twenty years of intimate contact with home cooks and diverse markets. He presents them here in easily made, accessible recipes, perfect for today’s home cook. Included is a helpful glossary (illustrated in color in one of the picture sections) of all the ingredients you need to make the dishes and where and how to buy them. With Cradle of Flavor, fans of Javanese Satay, Singaporean Stir-Fried Noodles, and Indonesian curries can finally make them in their own kitchen.

Beloved for her fresh, modern canning recipes, Liana Krissoff is back with modern slow cooker recipes that are sophisticated, full of flavor and spice, and thoughtfully designed for those who wish to use their slow cookers on weekdays, when they can leave the Crock-Pot on all day. In Slow Cook Modern, Krissoff shares more than 150 recipes, including quick, fresh side dishes created for the adventurous home cook. All the slow cooker recipes are true 8-hour dishes, so you can actually prepare each dish in the morning and finish it quickly when you get home. The goal is to help people make complete meals with ease: Tarragon and Crème Fraîche Chicken with Cranberry-Orange Wild Rice, Curried Pork Loin with Roasted Squash and Scotch Bonnet Sauce, and more. Filled with recipes using real, fresh ingredients, Slow Cook Modern allows busy people with eclectic tastes to come home to a nourishing meal every night of the week.

A culinary journey through Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Hyman introduces readers to the richness and variety of the foods of this exciting and diverse region, and explains how the history, geography, and religion of the area have shaped each country's cuisine. Maps and illustrations.