Lonely Planet World Food Malaysia and Singapore (Lonely Planet World Food Guides) (Paperback)

~ Tan Su-Lyn (Author) "Have a hawker meal in Malaysia or Singapore and you'll realise that trying to describe an all-encompassing Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine is laugh - just..." (more)
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Malaysians and Singaporeans are food obsessed: broach the subject of food with locals and it may appear that eating takes priority over everything else in life. The multicultural traditions of the region offer the food lover a gastronomic experience like no other – a fusion of herbs, spices, sauces and ingredients from a host of cuisines, each continually borrowing from the other. To eat or drink in Malaysia and Singapore is far more than an act of sustenance, it is a social experience – a chance to let your tastebuds savour the cultural mélange of these two countries.

• what to eat and how to order from the vast array of culinary temptations on offer
• where to eat: coffeeshops, hawker centres and fine dining establishments
• markets: a celebration of local produce, culinary fusion and multiculturalism
• the definitive culinary dictionary, quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food and drink occasion
• tantalising photography and recipes

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740593707
• ISBN-13: 978-1740593700
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #514,541 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars From a Singaporean, June 25, 2007

By	reveria "reveria" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

As a native of Singapore, i bought this book in hopes to duplicate some recipes of the local hawker center.
The book does not disappoint with detailed recipes for local Singapore Hainaneses Chicken rice and Laksa among a whole list of others. Unfortunately, they are spread throughout the book and you basically have to thumb through cover to cover and make your own index for reference.
The book also goes further to give tips for tourists and explanations of culture and practise that i found interesting.

All in all i was pleased with this purchase and have already started using the recipes in my home.