The Complete Book of Asian Cooking

Book excerpt: Some of the world's most exciting cuisines are found in Asia. From the vastness of China to the island states of Indonesia and the Philippines, each country has its own unique style of cooking, but they share many of the classic ingredients. This book is a fascinating guide to the food and cooking of this wonderful region. It is brimming with useful information about the ingredients and cuisines, as well as a wonderful collection of enticing and easy-to-prepare recipes. There are over 650 colour pictures in total: step-by-step how-to sequences for every recipes, and a glorious photograph of every finished dish. With a wide range of ingredients now available in supermarkets, there's never been a better time to discover the enticing flavours of Asia.