Classic Asian Cakes and Desserts: Quick and Delicious Favorites (Learn to Cook Series) (Spiral-bound)

~ Periplus Editors (Editor) "Azuki beans are small red beans that are boiled until soft and eaten whole in desserts..." (more)
Key Phrases: chopped palm sugar, sago pearls, thick coconut milk, Caramel Syrup, Coconut Custard, Palm Sugar Syrup (more...)

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions (December 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794602134
• ISBN-13: 978-0794602130
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #488,606 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet treats from the southeast, August 25, 2005

By	Phoenix "Love Books" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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Lime Pie, Cashew Tarts, Mango Icebox Cake, Layered Cinnamon and Nutmeg Cake, Pineapple Tarts, Egg Tarts, Steamed Caramel Cake, Egg and Milk Bonbons, Light Butter Cookies, Sweet Potato Cakes, Flan, Doughnuts, Pancakes, Custards, Puddings and Sweet Red Bean Soup they've covered so much in this little beginner book. I wish they included more recipes from other parts of northern asia.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, September 25, 2008

By	F. Love "Pastry Chef's Wife" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This Is a superb book. It has all sorts of tasty authentic and interesting recipes. There are tons of recipes with coconut, brown sugar, and pandan. My favorite recipe is a steamed pumpkin filled with a coconut custard. Its out of this world. I bought it for my husband who is a pastry chef to introduce some new ideas. It did just that. Really a good little find. Nothing too over the top, but you could easily present the simple items in a more sophisticated way since the flavors are perfect together.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never enough, January 9, 2009

By	John B. Toledo "Oldmandead sooon!" (OR, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just bought this book for my wife. She is Thai and has cooked in several restaurants. She found this book easy to read and as she says: "Never enough recipes!" This is a great book if you want to spring a new dessert on your family or friends. i rate it a 4.