Martin Yan's Asia: Favorite Recipes from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Japan (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Hong Kong, Southeast Asian, Malay Peninsula (more...)

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Product Description

The companion volume to the new PBS season of Yan Can Cook takes readers on the ultimate cook's tour of Asia, exploring each country's culture and cuisine separately. Recipes are accompanied by stunning color food shots with helpful preparation tips and techniques. 56 color photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kqed Books (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912333324
• ISBN-13: 978-0912333328
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,532 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to Asian cuisine., June 11, 1999

By A Customer

Even if you find his television show to be over the top, you have to admit that Martin Yan always presents very tasty recipes. This book is an introduction to a variety of Asian cuisines with recipes and helpful hints not just on preparation, but on eating as well.

I've prepared roughly 40% of the dishes included in this book and have yet to find one that wasn't delicious. I was sufficiently impressed to buy his other books as well.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Yan's Asia: Favorite Recipes, February 7, 2001

By A Customer

Excellent introduction to a variety of asian cooking. Helpfully explains some of the more esoteric foodstuffs, et al. Based on the straightforward presentation I intend to buy more of his books. Also, I found the written forum a much more direct way to learn from Yan than his cooking show.

3.0 out of 5 stars pictures, December 22, 2008

By	Daniel M. Kane "dnk" (usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i like yan but his books tend to be too many pictures this one is better than most but its still so so,you be the judge