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The Essential Asian Cookbook

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This book is a complete guide to the food and recipes of Asia, celebrating and demystifying the flavors of the East.
Paperback, 304 pages
Published December 28th 1998 by Whitecap Books (first published 1997)
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Amanda Ching
May 06, 2012 Amanda Ching rated it 5 of 5 stars
I am thinking of getting this book for my own. It's a nice sampling of flavours from many Asian cuisines, including the standards of Chinese, Japanese and Thai. But there's also sections on Laos, Korea, and Burma, plus a few more. It has a few special sections on things like breads (naan!, satays, yum cha, pickles, currys, and raitas. I have to admit that I have a fondness for any cookbook that show me how to make an Asian dessert that I wouldn't mind trying (I am a notorious Chinese dessert hat...more
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Cosmic Tree
Dec 15, 2011 Cosmic Tree rated it 5 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
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This fabulous cookbook is organized by country and includes so many recipes for all sorts of foods. Most include pictures! Ingredient lists vary in length and U.S. availability. Sections between countries on various basics like teas and how to cook rice. I love cooking from this book!
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Benjamin
May 23, 2010 Benjamin rated it 3 of 5 stars
A pretty diverse selection of asian cuisine, including India, Thailand, China, Japan, and lesser known cuisines, like Cambodia and Malaysia.
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Beth
Jul 29, 2012 Beth rated it 4 of 5 stars
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One of my favorites. A must have if you are hooked on Asian flavors. Everything I have made from this book has been great.
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Farhana Faruq
Feb 14, 2009 Farhana Faruq rated it 5 of 5 stars
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Awesome! One of the best cookbooks I've come across. I'm reviewing this stricly on how the food turns out.
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Troy
May 01, 2013 Troy rated it 5 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
One of my go to cookbooks.
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Abbie
Mar 01, 2008 Abbie rated it 5 of 5 stars
Best Cookbook Ever! Not only does it have dedicated sections for over 10 Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, etc), but a great run down/glossary of the main ingredients, spices and tools utilized in Asian recipes.
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May 16, 2013 Julie marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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