Taste of Nepal (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) [Hardcover]

Jyoti Pathak (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hippocrene Cookbook Library | Publication Date: May 17, 2007

Winner of the 2008 "Best Foreign Cuisine Book," Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

The landlocked nation of Nepal is tucked into the Himalayan Mountains between India and China (Tibet). Possessed of a varied landscape and such treasures as Mount Everest, the Nepalese are proud of their time-worn temples, sublime scenery, hiking trails, and a rich and vibrant culture. The cuisine is surprisingly diverse for such a small country, with influences from Chinese and Indian culinary methods and tastes.

One of the very few Nepali cookbooks on the market, Taste of Nepal is a thorough and comprehensive guide to this cuisine, featuring more than 350 authentic recipes, a section on well-known Nepali herbs and spices, menu planning, Nepalese kitchen equipment, and delightful illustrations. Instructions are clearly detailed and most ingredients are readily available in the United States. Complete with illustrations.

There is something for everyone in this book. For the most timid cook--Fried Rice (Baasi-Bhaat Bhutuwa) or Stir-Fried Chicken (Kukhura Taareko) are easily achievable. The adventurous home chef will be tempted to try Goat Curry (Khasi-Boka ko Maasu) and Sun-Dried Fish with Tomato Chutney (Golbheda ra Sidra Maacha).

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Highly recommended: a 'must' for any serious international cookbook collection. There's simply nothing like it on the American market." --Midwest Book Review, September 2007

About the Author

Jyoti Pandey Pathak was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. She has a degree in home science from the MS University of Baroda, India and taught at the National Vocational Training Center in Sano Thimi, Nepal before emigrating to the U.S. in 1970. She now lives in western New York with her husband Kamal.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 470 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books; illustrated edition edition (May 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078181121X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781811217
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars encyclopedia of nepali food!, September 16, 2007

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Nepali student (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taste of Nepal (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

"Taste of Nepal" is truly an encyclopedia of Nepali cuisine with a wealth of popular and specialty Nepali dishes from "momos" to "Raajkhaani Taareko"! It is a great book for young Nepalese like me studying in the US. I used to have to call up my aunts living in the US and ask, "How do I make tama-aloo tarkari like Ma used to make in Kathmandu OR What masala aren't you supposed to put in eggplant?" Now, I've got a reference book right in my kitchen. I would highly recommend the book to anyone delving into Nepali cuisine for the first time or to those like me who wished they had paid more attention to their mothers/grandmothers in the kitchen.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic!, August 22, 2007

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Manish Lamichane (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taste of Nepal (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

With several dozen cookbooks on our shelves, my wife and I are fairly critical of new additions. This one definitely passes with flying colors. Pathak has included the little details that make shopping, cooking and eating such a delight. Not only do you get Nepali recipes in exquisite detail (an extremely rare occurence in and of itself) but you come to learn much about the country, its people and its customs. I highly recommend this book to any foodie or otherwise.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding, July 22, 2007

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ReadsALot (New Jersey, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taste of Nepal (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

I have visited Nepal three times and each time I am amazed at the variety of food available. Before returning for my next visit, I wanted to learn more about Nepalese cooking and am thrilled I found this book. The book is encyclopedic in its coverage (it is 469 pages!), and it has a clear and concise style. The recipes are easy to follow and the book is well organized (the section on Nepali ingredients and planning and serving Nepali meals is something every such cookbook should have). Practically every Nepali dish I had heard of was in this book, and I recently tried the Goat Curry (Khasi-Boka ko Maasu) and Chicken Sekuwa (Kukhura ko Sekuwa) recipes and it brought me back to Kathmandu. I can't wait to try more recipes!