The Curry Book: Memorable Flavors and Irresistible Recipes From Around the World (Paperback)

~ Nancie McDermott (Author)
Key Phrases: wonton ribbons, mussamun curry, atta flour, Ginger Pear Chutney, Apple Raisin Chutney, Curried Avocado Aioli (more...)

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"Nancie McDermott blends exotic seasonings, clear directions and precise kitchen techniques for all of us who enjoy enticing curries and curry-spiced dishes from around the world." -- James McNair, author of James McNair’s Favorites

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Drawing inspiration from the rich curry traditions around the world, Nancie McDermott provides more than 100 intriguing recipes from Thailand, India, Malaysia, Jamaica, Africa, and the United States. Every recipe can be as easy or complexly flavored as you want, for each can be made with convenient store-bought curry powder or with authentic homemade herb and spice blends. Includes: Cheddar Curry Bites • Spicy Peanut Chicken Soup West African Style • Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Garlic Sauce • Singapore Curry Noodles with Green Peppers and Shrimp • Green Pea Curry with Fresh Paneer Cheese • Indonesian-Style Rice Pilaf • Ginger Pear Chutney

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Product Details Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (October 14, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0618002022 ISBN-13: 978-0618002023 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #16 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Herbs, Spices & Condiments #44 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Regional & International > International

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wonton ribbons, mussamun curry, atta flour, green pea curry, active simmer, tamarind liquid, cashew milk, garlic sizzles, paneer cheese, curry vinaigrette, rolling boil over high heat, yellow curry paste, wild lime, chili garlic sauce, medium frying pan, vegetable ravioli, seal airtight, dry frying pan, tamarind chutney, curry puffs, toast the spices, remaining coconut milk, cup unsweetened coconut milk, grind everything, mini food processor

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Ginger Pear Chutney, Apple Raisin Chutney, Curried Avocado Aioli, Southeast Asian, Curried Fresh Corn Fritters, Fresh Fig Chutney, Fresh Mango Chutney, Cilantro Mint Chutney, Crispy Lamb Wontons, Curried Couscous, Golden Onions, Shrimp Satay, Singapore Curry Noodles, Burmese-Style Pork Curry, Cucumber Raita, Curried Black-Eyed Peas, Curried Scallops, Fresh Green Curry, Grilled Swordfish Steaks, New Delhi Garbanzos, Tandoori Chicken Homestyle, Tomato Cucumber Relish, Cilantro-Ginger Pesto, Curried Barbecued Chicken Salad, Curried Cherry Tomato Dressing

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This book cites 35 books:

• Indian Cooking (Best of) by First Glance Books in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• The Spice Trail by Sandeep Chatterjee in Back Matter
• Vegetarian Cooking (Exciting Ideas for Delicious Meals) by Jillian Stewart in Back Matter
• Sky Juice and Flying Fish: Traditional Caribbean Cooking by Jessica B. Harris in Back Matter
• The Complete Book of Spices: A Practical Guide to Spices and Aromatic Seeds by Jill Norman in Back Matter

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (October 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618002022
• ISBN-13: 978-0618002023
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A World of Exciting Flavors, January 22, 2000

By	D. Russell (Grass Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I've often enjoyed curries in restaurants, this is my first attempt at cooking them myself. I've found the recipes fairly simple and easy to follow. I ordinarily enjoy spicy foods, and my husband loves his extra hot. So without a warning from a cooking instructor, I would have put the entire three tablespoons of Thai Green Curry Paste (from a jar) into the Thai Green Curry with Snow Peas and Shrimp. It would have been inedible. One and a half TEASPOONS made a wonderful, moderately spicy curry that we enjoyed immensely. Even if you love spicy food, I suggest that you reduce the amounts of curry paste suggested by McDermott. That said, the recipes are otherwise wonderful!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and authentic, March 20, 2002

By	Angelique Bamberg (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This book should be subtitled "Authentic curries made easy as spaghetti and meatballs." I spent two years living and traveling in Asia, and am a longtime curry aficionado. Of all the homemade curry recipes I have tried, the ones in this book are the closest to the authentic dishes I had in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. And they're almost all quick and easy enough to serve as low-fuss weeknight dinners! The secret to the wonderful flavors is in the traditional ingredients. We have found that by simply adding a supply of curry paste, keffir lime leaves, and a few other formerly-esoteric ingredients to our list of staples, we can whip up a quick and delicious curry with ingredients we keep on hand and no extra trip to the store. The author tells you where to mail-order these items if they are not available locally. In addition, there is a great glossary of ingredients, and the recipes are easy to follow, with good tips from the author's own experience. I'm already looking forward to Volume Two!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just a fabulous cookbook, January 5, 2000

By	[e-mail] - See all my reviews

Everything I've made from this has been excellent, and quite a number of the recipes are fairly simple. In particular, I like the thai grilled chicken with sweet and spicy garlic sauce and the burmese pork, which starts out great and actually improves as a leftover. This is definitely a book to have if you've ever liked a curry.