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The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen: Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, and More

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OMG. This cookbook is so well done. Thank you so much Laura Russell! I haven't had a dumpling in 18 months since going gluten free. We are now devouring the Gingery Pork Pot Stickers and the Sticky Rice Dumplings with Chicken and Mushrooms.I particularly liked the section "Identifying Sources of Gluten in Common Asian Ingredients." I now know to be careful of several I had no idea might contain gluten. And now, since this cookbook includes several sauce recipes with a great variety of flavors, I can make my own for home use or to take along to my favorite asian joints. Highly recommend. Fantastic.

This is a beautifully illustrated and very well-written book that fills a pressing need - how to make delicious gluten-free asian dishes (that are typically hands off for those who don't eat gluten). The author has a nice voice, the pictures are very inviting and the recipes are creative and sound great. Only tried a few so far - and with great success. My impression is the author is scrupulous about testing and retesting each recipe - reassuring quality control. Also that the author - who is a noted writer and advocate in the "gluten-free arena" - is clearly dedicated to her mission.

Looking forward to working my way through many more of the recipes.

On another note, my friend who is a Nutritional Therapist and very particular about recipe books - especially those that focus on gluten-free food - calls this "a great book"

If you love Asian food and have to be gluten-free, you want to buy this cookbook. Some recipes are complex but others are easy enough to do on a weeknight (more involved recipes like the dough for the pot stickers can be started ahead). Scared of rice paper? Don't be, after you read thru these recipes. Miss lovely Asian dip-able finger food? There are recipes for that. Always wanted to try some Asian food but you can't now that you're gluten-free? You'll be covered. And the ingredient lists and instructions are very well done and easy to follow (and also adapt).

I saw this book months before it was released and immediately put it on my wish list. I have to say, it's been great to have a book that not only has great gluten free recipes for things like pot stickers but also provides the recipes for Asian sauces. That way I can make them myself so they are not only gluten but also soy free (I'm allergic to soy, too). The first thing I tried was, naturally, the post stickers. I had been craving them ever since I found out I couldn't eat gluten. While my attempts didn't result in nearly as many pot stickers as the recipe says, they were great tasting none the less. I also made the Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce but substituted chopped green onion for the optional jalapeño/red pepper flakes. It was fantastic! The person who said this was a waste of money if you've been gluten free for a while is wrong, IMO. Yes, the book relies on a lot of naturally gluten free products but for me, the pot stickers alone were worth the price of the book, and that is one recipe that doesn't rely on pre-made gluten free products you pick up from an Asian market.

Uh, wow! This cookbook is amazing. Each of the recipes I have tried are easy and delicious. Gluten-free or not (I'm not) - you will LOVE the tasty recipes that Laura Russell has created in this inspirational cookbook. I've served these Asian dishes to my family and friends and have always received RAVE reviews. You won't be disappointed.

This book was such a help. I've recently been diagnosed with severe food allergies and unable to eat hardly anything. There are some recipes I cannot use but most of them I was able to tweak. The pictures are great and directions are easy to follow. I would recommend this cookbook for anyone with gluten issues.

I am so impressed by all the recipes in Laura B. Russell's book. I think the recipes are delicious, unique, and tasty. The instructions are very understandable and the recipes turned out perfect on my first try. I wish she had more gluten-free books.

If you are or are not someone who has to stay away from gluten, this is a great book! I am working my way through the book and have loved pretty much every recipe. With books like this it makes it easy to be gluten free.

When I saw this book on amazon, I was super excited! I absolutely love dumplings and Asian flavors. I've made 2 or 3 recipes so far- both easy and delicious! I can't wait to try the rest.

This book is by far my favorite gluten-free cookbook! Delving into the world of Asian cooking is intimidating enough, let alone doing so gluten free. The author explains many traditional ingredients as well as where to find them and how to create delicious gluten free versions of Asian recipes of all kinds. My boyfriend is exceptionally picky and doesn't need to eat gluten free, but has been blown away by every recipe I've tried in this book so far. I never doubt that Laura B. Russell knows what she's doing when I try a new recipe, and am excited to try every one in this book. Just made the Sweet Potato & Shrimp Tempura Pancakes (with shiitake mushrooms instead of shrimp) with the Fiery Ginger Sauce today... Yum! A+++