The Southeast Asia Cookbook [Hardcover]

Ruth Law (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 1990

"A fine collection of recipes with brief chapter introductions which put the food in a broader cultural perspective. The recipes are easy to follow and precise enough for beginning cooks to follow confidently . . . a book that will make a worthy addition to many cookbook collections".--"Chicago Tribune".

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Law, who runs an Asian cooking school near Chicago, has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia, gathering recipes in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (she also includes Vietnamese recipes from friends from that country). There are chefs' dishes, traditional specialities, even tribal fare from Borneo; the recipes are authentic, but Law suggests permissible substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients. Interest in Southeast Asian cooking is widespread, and this well-researched compendium is recommended for most collections.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (August 31, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556112149
• ISBN-13: 978-1556112140
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,465,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet authentic, July 25, 1999

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This review is from: The Southeast Asia Cookbook (Paperback)

I was looking for vietnamese cooking and found a wealth of interesting recipes. My husband is chinese so of course I can only come close to authentic orental food, but even he enjoyed this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite cookbooks, August 29, 2011

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Wonderful recipes, informative illustrations, great color photos and a fascinating narrative. I have owned this book for two decades and still find new things to delight me. I only just learned that the author passed away earlier this year. I am dedicated to try the recipes I never had time for.

5.0 out of 5 stars more than just a cookbook, November 18, 2010

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This review is from: The Southeast Asia Cookbook (Paperback)

I have really enjoyed the Southeast Asia Cookbook for a couple of reasons. One is that the recipes are delicious and well described. Second is that the author gives, at the beginning of each regional chapter, some background info on history, culture, customs, and typical foods for that region. It has become my go-to cookbook for Asian cuisine.