The cookbook Coconut & Sambal uncovers the secrets of genuine Indonesian cuisine. The title originates from the fact that each Indonesian table will always have coconut and sambal (a chili sauce used to season food), and the history you'll study about these vital parts of the cuisine is only one of the many lessons this book has to offer. You'll find dishes like Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay, and Pandan cake, as well as a variety of sambal recipes: fragrant, spicy relishes that are unquestionably the heart and soul of every meal, in this collection of more than 80 traditional and vibrant recipes passed down through the generations.

Throughout Coconut and Sambal, Lara employs basic procedures and readily available ingredients, interweaving the recipes with beguiling tales of island life and gorgeous travel photography that shines a light on Indonesia's magnificent, little-known food. These dishes will take you on a culinary journey through Indonesia's magnificent islands, allowing you to sample the cuisine of each location.

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A beautifully packed cookbook that takes you on a culinary and cultural journey through Vietnam's various provinces. Join Luke Nguyen on a gastronomic and cultural journey through his homeland to learn about the people and dishes that have made Vietnam so appealing to the millions of tourists who visit each year. Luke Nguyen's The Food of Vietnam chronicles his journey from northern Vietnam to the south, through markets and the kitchens of strangers and family members alike, in search of the best Vietnamese foods.

Luke keeps a journal of his encounters with the people he meets and the locations he visits along the journey, bringing famous Vietnamese dishes like pho and banh mi to life. Luke Nguyen's The Food of Vietnam is a must-have cookbook that will be loved for years to come, featuring heartwarming narratives, gorgeous landscape photographs, and scrumptious food photography.

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Dishoom now reveals the secrets behind their much-loved Bombay comfort cuisine, including the Bacon Naan Roll, Black Daal, Okra Fries, Jackfruit Biryani, Chicken Ruby, and Lamb Raan, as well as Masala Chai, coolers, and cocktails. You'll be taken on a day-long tour of south Bombay while learning to make the Dishoom menu, complete with plenty of eating and drinking. You'll discover the simple pleasures of early tea and omelette at Kyani and Co., dawdling in Horniman Circle on a slow morning, eating your fill on Mohammed Ali Road, wandering on the sands at Chowpatty at sunset, or taking in the night air at Nariman Point.

This lovely cookbook and its equally lovely photography will whisk you away to Dishoom's most treasured corners of an eccentric and charming Bombay. If you read it, you'll find yourself brimming with recipes and stories to share with everyone who comes to your table.

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Chef Judy Joo is back with a brand new collection of recipes that celebrate the joys of Korean comfort food and get straight to the heart and soul of the kitchen, following the success of Korean Food Made Simple. Judy presents recipes for everyone, from street food to snacks and sharing plates, kimchi to Ko-Mex fusion food, and dumplings to desserts, based on her own heritage and international experience. Judy will help you master the basics with clear, easy-to-follow recipes and stunning photography before putting her signature fun, unexpected spin on classics like Philly Cheesesteak dumplings and a full English breakfast–inspired Bibimbap bowl.

There's something here for both amateur chefs and experienced home cooks, with over 100 recipes, helpful glossaries, and advice on how to stock the perfect Korean pantry. These truly unique recipes are simple, delicious, and will have everyone clamoring for more. They are so much more than rice and fried chicken.

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Japanese cuisine, in general, is actually quite vegan-friendly, and many dishes can be made vegan with just a couple of simple substitutions. Without even looking down the meat and dairy aisles, you can enjoy the same big, bold, salty-sweet-spicy-rich-umami recipes of modern Japanese soul food. And, best of all, it's incredibly simple to make!

Tim Anderson taps into Japan's rich culture of vegan or nearly vegan cookery in Vegan JapanEasy, so there are no sad substitutes and no taste compromises. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy these delectable recipes, which range from classics like Vegetable Tempura, Onigiri, Mushroom Gyoza, and Fried Tofu in Dashi to clever vegan adaptations like Cauliflower Katsu Curry, French Onion Ramen, and Sichuan-Style Hot and Numbing Tofu with Ancient Grains. Add in some insanely good drinks and desserts, such as the Watermelon Mojito and Soy Sauce Butterscotch Brownies, and you'll be spoiled for choice!

Who needs meat when you have tangy miso, savory shiitake mushrooms, and zingy ponzu, to name a few ingredients? If you're new to veganism, Japanese cooking, or both, or simply want to broaden your meat-free repertoire, this is the book for you!

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Ken Hom, an American-born Chinese chef, is the most well-known in the West. He has been hailed as the man who elevated wok cooking to the level of an art form, introducing Chinese cuisine to the tables of royalty, world leaders, and countless celebrities. Complete Chinese Cookbook is the ideal guide to healthy and delicious Chinese food for home chefs.

His straightforward approach makes preparing delicious and healthy Chinese food for a busy lifestyle a breeze. The detailed introduction discusses China's regional cooking styles, the yin-yang theory as it applies to food, the necessary equipment and ingredients, and Chinese cooking techniques. With Hom's clear instructions, the recipes are simple. Dim Sum dumplings, Prawn Crackers, Curried Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Steamed Fish Cantonese Style, Crab Casserole, Sichuan Prawns in Chili Sauce, Chicken on Crispy Noodles, Egg Custard, and so on are among them.

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Fuchsia Dunlop returns to the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 70 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with mouthwatering descriptions of the dazzling flavors and textures of Sichuanese cooking, nearly twenty years after the publication of Land of Plenty, widely regarded as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time.

The Food of Sichuan teaches home cooks how to make classics like Mapo Tofu, Twice-Cooked Pork, and Gong Bao Chicken, as well as a traditional spread of cold dishes like Bang Bang Chicken, Numbing-and-Hot Dried Beef, Spiced Cucumber Salad, and Green Beans in Ginger Sauce. The Food of Sichuan is a captivating look at one of the world's greatest cuisines, complete with stunning food and travel photography, and the culinary and cultural history of the region.

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Chinese is the most popular takeaway food in the UK, and it's popular all over the world - as, with much Indian food, it's the nostalgic, comforting creations for western palates that really get people salivating. With Kwoklyn Wan's fantastic Chinese Takeaway Cookbook, you can now make your favorite Chinese restaurant classics at home.

Kwoklyn is a third-generation Chinese chef, according to the BBC (British-Born Chinese). He's also the younger brother of TV personality Gok Wan, and both boys grew up in the 1970s working in their family's Cantonese restaurant in Leicester. He's spent years perfecting recipes for Chinese dishes that taste just like the ones you'd get from your neighborhood takeout joint or restaurant. The cookbook includes 70 classic dishes ranging from sweet and sour chicken to char siu, prawn toast to chop suey, egg-fried rice to crispy seaweed - and the majority of them can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Cook up a storm at home with Kwoklyn's fantastic take on takeaway food.

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If you enjoy starchy, doughy noodles and dumplings, this is the cookbook for you. This cookbook teaches you how to make all of your favorite dishes from scratch, including barbecue pork bao and chili oil wontons, while also making room for ramen and other noodle-based dishes. The cookbook has recipes from Asian food fanatic and Britain's Best Home Cook winner Pippa Middlehurst (aka @pippyeats) that you'll want to make again and again.

Dumplings and Noodles deconstructs the traditional cooking methods that underpin some of our favorite Asian dishes. This book is an essential guide for modern home cooks, with over 70 recipes and techniques, step-by-step instructions, options for quick and easy substitutes, and even the science behind dumplings and noodles. Whether you're craving barbecue pork bao, chilli oil wontons, miso ramen, aromatic lamb biang biang, or dan dan mian, this delectable collection of super-fresh and versatile recipes is sure to satisfy.

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Asian food is typically off-limits for the estimated three million Americans suffering from Celiac disease, wheat allergies, and severe gluten sensitivities because its signature ingredients—noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce—typically contain wheat. Laura B. Russell, a food writer, shows home cooks how to transform the vibrant cuisines of China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam into gluten-free favorites in The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen.

Crispy Spring Rolls, Gingery Pork Pot Stickers, Korean Green Onion Pancakes, Soba Noodles with Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms, Salt and Pepper Squid, and Pork Tonkatsu are all delicious gluten-free additions to any menu. Russell demystifies Asian ingredients and guides readers through the grocery store, in addition to sharing approachable and delicious recipes. This unique cookbook's wide range of dishes from a variety of Asian cuisines will appeal to today's gluten-free cooks' discriminating tastes. It is beautifully photographed and designed for easy weeknight eating.

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