Asia: the Beautiful Cookbook [Paperback]

Jacki Passmore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

Enjoy the culinary creations of fourteen Asian countries fi rst-hand as you embark on a temptation-fi lled tour that begins in Japan and ends on the enchanting isle of Sri Lanka. To capture the essence of Asia’s cuisines, author Jacki Passmore spent more than fi fteen years gathering the best recipes from hundreds of expert cooks. In this book she shares her fi nds; here are over 200 memorable dishes-from appetizers to desserts—beautifully photographed in glorious detail.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Brimming with sleek color photographs of evocative regional scenes, this oversize survey of Asian cuisines from Bombay to Beijing and Bali will enchant exotically aspirant cooks and culinary historicists alike. Concise directions for delicate hand-formed and rolled Japanese sushi typify the careful attention to authentic technique apparent throughout. Spicy and sweet Korean fare features traditional bulgogi, grilled beef strips marinated in a pungent mixture of sesame, garlic, ginger, chili and green onions. While the multifaceted cuisine of China merits its own volume, food writer and consultant Passmore here emphasizes a breadth of styles, from informal dim sum steamed pork dumplings to the home-tailored splendor of Peking duck. America's romance with Thai food will be enhanced through seafood dishes that artfully blend coconut, peanut and lime with hot chilis and assertive spices like cilantro, ginger and basil. Indian curries are made piquant with tamarind juice, mustard seed or the tart flesh of green mangos. Less familiar to American palates will be the milder, nutty curries from Singapore and Malaysia. 50,000 first printing; BOMC selection.
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From the Publisher

Each title in this award-winning series offers an exquisite region-by-region taste tour filled with culinary specialties and surprises. Included in each large-format volume are gorgeous food and landscape photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0067575897
• ISBN-13: 978-0067575895
• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,217,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely, Superb!, December 20, 2000

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[e-mail] (St. Thomas, VI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook (Hardcover)

Having lived in Asia for years, and having a highly particular taste for authentic flavors, I can tell you without reservation that the "Asia, the Beautiful Cookbook" is the most perfect for authentic savory Asian cuisine. Novice cooks can easily obtain exquisite Asian flavors successfully. Experienced chefs can use the receipes for launches into their own creations or cusine nouveau. The beautiful photograpy and graphic design will make you want to keep it on your coffee or reading table for culinary inspiration, and visual pleasure.

I am very picky and critical. I have used the "Asia, the Beautiful Cookbook" since it was first published. I find no flaws in this Asian culinary creation text. I find no flaws in any of the "....., the Beautiful Cookbook" series. Worth every cent that I paid for them. (No, I'm not in any way associated with the publishers or Amazon sales departments.)

P.S. Say, how about getting the "Mexico, the Beautiful Cookbook" back into print too!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Title Says It All,..., March 12, 2006

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Olga Loinfeisk "Olga" (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook (Hardcover)

Just that,...The title says it all. Beautiful photographs of the finished products with both American AND metric measurements included in the directions for each recipe.
ASIA-The Beautiful Cookbook starts in Japan and ends in Sri Lanka. The two main countries of focus with the most recipes and pages, would be China and India. This book includes all types of dishes from each country,.. appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and main dishes. The only thing I can think of that would make me like this book more,... a larger section on Korea. ASIA-The Beautiful Cookbook includes recipes from each country and a history about the unique cuisine that represents it. A cultural background surrounding the people and their food is also lightly explored in this book. It's part cookbook, part history text book. I love it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Hardcover version, January 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Asia: the Beautiful Cookbook (Paperback)

This is an excellent cookbook. We have enjoyed EVERY recipe we have made - my Chinese father-in-law (who politely overlooks my need to follow recipes) declares many of the dishes from China, "authentic." The pictures are fabulous and the historical information about each country/region is very interesting. This book offers a delicious "peek" at select culinary delights of each culture represented. The hardcover version rates 5 stars - the paperback is the same oversized format/dimensions as the hardcover, making it VERY cumbersome. There is virtually no way to store nor use the book; hence, the 3 stars for the paperback.