Curry Cuisine [Hardcover]

Corinne Trang (Author), David Thompson (Author), Sri Owen (Author), Vivek Singh (Author), DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2006

From Rajasthan in the north of India to Kerala in the south, from Thailand to Vietnam to Africa, Britain, and the Caribbean, this global exploration of curries is authoritative, invitingly illustrated, and completely hands-on. Expert, simple cooking methods and tips from some of the world's most celebrated chefs make the delectable flavors of curry easily accessible to American home cooks.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a lively, fascinating look at curries from all over...the photography will make your senses reel." -- Chicago Tribune

"[An] Inviting collection of international curry dishes..." -- Library Journal

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (October 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756620783
• ISBN-13: 978-0756620783
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #60 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Caribbean & West Indian

More About the Author

"My deepest commitment is to exploring the relationship between culture and food. With this goal in mind, my books are loaded with information and tips that will give you insight onto the varied and colorful foods Asia has to offer. They are written with you in mind and focus on simple, authentic, and quick-to-prepare recipes, supported by beautiful photography to whet your appetite. Enjoy!"

Corinne Trang is an award-winning cookbook author, expert on Asian cuisines and cultures, beverage and food consultant, brands and commodities spokesperson, lecturer (NYU, Syracuse, University of Texas, etc...), and chef. A frequent radio and television guest (NPR, Business Talk Radio, Bloomberg, Martha Stewart Living Radio, CBS's "The Early Morning Show," ABC's "View From the Bay with Spencer Christian," NBC's "Today Show," FOX News, Discovery, Lifetime, TV Food Network, and more), she is the Chief East Coast Correspondent for America's Dining and Travel Guide (Business Talk Radio). For the latest on her current book tour please visit http://www.corinnetrang.com/books-and-tour, and for up-to-the-minute info, follow her on http://twitter.com/corinnetrang.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent so far, February 4, 2007

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Demosthenes Pasadis "Demosthenes" (Glen Ellen, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curry Cuisine (Hardcover)

I don't usually buy cookbooks that cover many cuisines because they usually do a lousy job of everything, but when I picked up this book at a local Borders, it looked good, so I bought it. I know a little about Thai and Indian cooking, so I knew what to look for.

I've tried 3 recipes so far and they've all been excellent. They were from Rajasthan, Pakistan and Africa. I'm going to try more.

So if you are an adventurous cook that likes fully flavored food and you want to expand your horizons, I recommend this book. The only advice I'd give you is to always carefully reduce the sauces and correct the seasonings at the end. Many people spend hours cooking a dish and they don't finish it off right.

The book has beautiful pictures of many of the dishes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional, July 26, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curry Cuisine (Hardcover)

So many books have been written about curries around the world that one might wonder at the need for yet another, but several attributes keep CURRY CUISINE: FRAGRANT DISHES FROM INDIA, THAILAND, VIETNAM, AND INDONESIA exceptional. For one, it provides a pictorial journey exploring curry cuisine from around the world - and adding regional recipes, such as an Alloo Curry from Pakistan or a Burmese Pork Curry with Mango. The focus on spice combinations unique to reach region helps reinforce differences in curry choices between them all, making for an outstanding addition to any lending library strong in Southeast Asian cookbooks.

Diane C. Donovan

California Bookwatch

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for experienced cooks, September 27, 2007

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C. Chua "chuman" (Glendale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curry Cuisine (Hardcover)

I've cooked a handful of recipes in this book: the Filipino Chicken Adobo, a Mutter Pilau rice dish, a thai red curry beef dish, and a Japanese curry rice dish. The Adobo was excellent, my husband thought it was just as good as his mother's (he grew up in the Philippines). The others I altered depending on what was around the house and were mostly very good. I particularly liked the rice dish. Though I altered the recipe to use a rice cooker instead. Great flavors.

Though the book explains the exotic ingredients very well, unless you have easy access to Asian markets, using this book regularly will be difficult. Unless you are a more experienced cooks who will be able to substitute and use the cookbook for great ideas.