Introduction To Asian Cooking (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) [Paperback]

Kristin Enkvetchakul (Author)

Book Description

Series: Nitty Gritty Cookbooks | Publication Date: July 30, 2006

You don't need to be Asian or go to cooking school to make great Asian food at home, and the author of Asian Cooking for Beginners is proof of that! Especially in the age of the internet, there is no reason everyone can't cook Asian food: no matter where you live, you can have even the most "exotic" ingredients delivered to your home.

This book collects together classics of Asian cooking from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and elsewhere, and presents the recipes in an accessible, straight-forward style that makes it easy for you to cook authentic-tasting Asian food. Including detailed infomation on locating ingredients and on different ingredient brands, this is a wonderful introduction for all lovers of Asian cooking, from beginner to experienced cook.

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About the Author

Author Kristin Enkvetchakul is not Asian—but most of her relations are, including, especially, her mother-in-law! If Kristin can make great Asian food in rural Missouri—you can too, wherever you are.

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Bristol Publishing Enterprises (July 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558673237
• ISBN-13: 978-1558673236
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Notes, April 9, 2007

By 

Kristin Enkvetchakul - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction To Asian Cooking (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) (Paperback)

I am the author of this cookbook.

First of all, although the description does not mention it, this book also contains a detailed sushi section. It gives clear instructions on how to make great sushi at home, including how to make sushi rice, how to cut sushi, and how to make several different rolls. A detailed glossary explains different kinds of sushi, and the book also tells where someone can get great quality sushi on-line.

The book also contains traditional recipes from China (stir fries and dim sum), Thailand, Vietnam, & Japan.

Recipes include:
How to make great white rice
Red Bean Sesame Ball (Dim Sum)
Shao Mai (Dim Sum)
Pad Thai (Thailand)
Larb (Thailand)
Sticky Rice (Thailand)
Bun Bo Hue (Vietnam)
Bun Rieu (Vietnam)
Fresh Spring Rolls & 2 sauces (Vietnam)
Catfish in a Claypot (Vietnam)
Pho (Vietnam)
Sushi Rice

Detailed glossaries explain ingredients and often brand names are suggested. There is a list of websites of where to get ingredients, including fresh ones like fresh lemongrass & galanga, as well as equipment.

The recipes are written so that the novice Asian cook can immediately cook good Asian food. The more experienced Asian chef will appreciate the combination of recipes given.

The recipes are not "Americanized"- they use traditional, authentic ingredients such as galanga (galangal), lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce. Again, websites of where to get all of this are listed.