Customer Reviews

Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The title of this book says it all-- the recipes are healthy and rapidly made. They sample a variety of Asian cuisines and, although not always culturally accurate, they do a good job of allowing for fresher, better seasoned, and healthier dinners than the majority of take-out places in the U.S. provide. A good version of Tom Yum soup is included, as are Spicy Potatoes and a tasty concoction called Shanghai Noodles. Some of the preparation times may be a bit optimistic, dependent on your chopping and mincing speeds, but the majority of dishes can be quickly assembled. They will be quickly eaten.

Yes, believe it or not, you will find over a 150 staples of Asian cuisine in this easy-to-follow, simple cookbook--all vegetarian. Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Phillipino dishes are scattered throughout this cookbook with a helpful glossary of ingredients. While I have not personally tried every recipe, I am now a veteran of over a dozen sushi, won-ton, and eggroll excursions. If you are like me--constantly on-the go, a lover of variety, and careful about what you eat--you will love this simple cookbook.

I gave this book 2 stars only because I have two recipes to go on and I should try a few more, but, that being said, I normally can finish a mediocre meal if it contains vegetables and benefits my health. I could not finish the two recipes I made and am very disappointed. If I do try another recipe in this book, I'll come back and review again, but as of right now, I would not recommend this book.