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 Vietnam *The 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 salad * Shark fin soup * Samosas * Tuna sambal * Beef sukiyaki * Bulgogi * Nasi Ayam * Rendang Daging * Chicken&pork adobo * Crab curry * Steamed seafood cakes * Beef pho * And 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.