Peranakan Heritage Cooking

Author: Philip Chia
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814435090
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
Long before fusion cuisine captured the imagination of the world, the Peranakans were blending Chinese ingredients and cooking techniques with the spices and native ingredients used by the indigenous Malays, over time establishing a repertoire of recipes avidly followed to this day. Peranakan food is typically aromatic and spicy and features ingredients that include cocnut milk, galangal, turmeric, candlenuts, laksa leaves, pandan leaves, tamarind pulp, lemongrass, chillies, shallots, basil and coriander.

Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen

Author: Sharon Wee
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Limited
ISBN: 9789814346368
Category : Cooking, Peranakan
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen provides a rare and insightful view into the daily life of a Peranakan family harking back to the early 20th century. With comprehensive chapters dedicated to documenting cooking utensils, essential ingredients, the Nonya's agak agak (estimating) philosophy, as well as Chinese New Year and other festive dishes, baked goods and Nonya kuehs, Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen is a volume to read and treasure for anyone looking for an in-depth understanding of the Peranakan (and Singapore) food heritage.

Asia on Tour

Author: Tim Winter
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134044348
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 457

Book Description
With the vast majority of academic theory on tourism based onWestern tourists, Asia on Tour illustrates why the rapid growth of travel for leisure and recreation in Asia demands a reappraisal of how tourism is analyzed and understood. Examining domestic and intra-regional tourism, the book reveals how improvements in infrastructures, ever increa

Delightful Nyonya Treats

Author: Philip Chia
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
ISBN: 9789814677899
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Peranakans A people of mixed Chinese and Malay heritage, the Peranakans are known for their outstanding cuisine. Traditionally prepared by the womenfolk, or Nyonyas, the cuisine combines the best cooking styles and ingredients from the Chinese and Malay kitchens. ----------- With their vibrant colours, aromatic flavours and endless variety, Nyonya snacks and desserts make delightful treats whatever the occasion. In this book, renown Peranakan chef Philip Chia shares 30 recipes for irresistible Nyonya delights including essential favourites and many forgotten treats that will excite even the most jaded Peranakan palate. Written with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, creating these mouth-watering, crowd-pleasing treats has never been easier

Coconut & Sambal

Author: Lara Lee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526603527
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 554

Book Description
---Selected by the New York Times as one of the best cookbooks of 2020--- Be transported to the bountiful islands of Indonesia by this collection of fragrant, colourful and mouth-watering recipes. 'An exciting and panoramic selection of dishes and snacks' – Fuchsia Dunlop, author of The Food of Sichuan Coconut & Sambal reveals the secrets behind authentic Indonesian cookery. With more than 80 traditional and vibrant recipes that have been passed down through the generations, you will discover dishes such as Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay and Pandan cake, alongside a variety of recipes for sambals: fragrant, spicy relishes that are undoubtedly the heart and soul of every meal. Lara uses simple techniques and easily accessible ingredients throughout Coconut and Sambal, interweaving the recipes with beguiling tales of island life and gorgeous travel photography that shines a light on the magnificent, little-known cuisine of Indonesia. What are you waiting for? Travel the beautiful islands of Indonesia and taste the different regions through these recipes. 'Start with Lara's fragrant chicken soup, do lots of exploring on the way whilst dousing everything with spoonfuls of sambal, and end with her coconut and pandan sponge cake' – Yotam Ottolenghi, author of SIMPLE 'An incredibly delicious Indonesian meal on your table every time' – Jeremy Pang, chef and founder of School of Wok

Maangchi's Big Book of Korean Cooking

Author: Maangchi
Publisher: Harvest
ISBN: 1328988120
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 451

Book Description
"The definitive book on Korean cuisine by "YouTube's Korean Julia Child" and the author of Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking." --

Southeast Asian Flavors

Author: Robert Danhi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981633909
Category : Cooking, Malay
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Demystifying Southeast Asia's cuisine, this cookbook translates years of photography, culinary training, education, and resulting expertise into an adventure of recipes, stories, and practical advice on cooking. Regardless of exotic flavors, foreign ingredients, and unfamiliar techniques, the guide demonstrates how cooking remains universal and the science of food holds fast. Including more than 100 recipes, 700 photographs, and vivid anecdotes, this is the perfect book for anyone seeking to learn about the flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine or just looking for a unique, recreational read.

Rage of Angels

Author: Sidney Sheldon
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062015575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 454

Book Description
A worldwide bestseller first published in 1980, this novel tells the story of Jennifer Parker, a successful lawyer who is loved by two men, one a politician, the other, a mafia don.

The World Through Picture Books

Author: IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789077897805
Category : Collection development (Libraries)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The World Through Picture Books (WTPB) is a programme of the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section in collaboration with IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) Children's Librarians all over the world understand how important picture books in both traditional and digital formats are for children, for their development, cultural identity and as a springboard into learning to read for themselves. The idea behind the World Through Picture Books was to create a selection of picture books from around the world that have been recommended by librarians, as a way of celebrating and promoting the languages, cultures and quality of children's book publishing globally. The 3rd edition highlights 530 picture books, from 57 countries and featuring 37 languages. It is fully digital and the catalogue as well as a poster and bookmark can be downloaded free of charge." --

The End of Char Kway Teow and Other Hawker Mysteries

Author: Leslie Tay
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789810865153
Category : Cooking, Singaporean
Languages : en
Pages : 405

Book Description
Why is char kway teow disappearing? What is the difference between bak chor mee and Teochew mee? Where is the chwee in chwee kueh? How do you make milky fish soup without milk? What are the signs of a good rojak stall? Where can you find pork belly satay? Which came first, white or black carrot cake? Who created bak kut teh, Singapore or Malaysia? All the answers, and more, plus where to find the best of Singapore's classic hawker dishes, in this indispensable insider's guide to hawker food by Asia Pacific's number one food blogger Dr. Leslie Tay, of I Eat, I Shoot, I Post (ieatishootipost.com) fame. Try Leslie's top picks before they disappear!