Dimensions
129 x 198 x 37mm
Chicken flavoured with lemon grass and ginger; a fish stew, aromatic with dill; okra in a sambal sauce; slices of duck pan-fried with scallops; iced cucumber limeade . . . these are just some of the flavours of the Far East that Madhur Jaffrey brings to her classic evocation of the region's food and drink.
On a gastronomic tour that starts in Thailand and takes us through Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines to Indonesia, she delves deeply into local traditions and history to describe, with knowledgeable enthusiasm, the cultural and culinary influences that have shaped each nation's unique cuisine.
The 180 recipes she has selected reflect this diversity, with introductions that describe local traditions and produce. Mouthwatering in themselves, they include suggestions for accompaniments and advice on serving. There are also separate sections on equipment and techniques, and descriptions of ingredients (with substitutes where necessary) called for in the recipes.
Illustrated with colour photographs, and rich in anecdote and humour, 'A Taste of the Far East' beautifully captures the flavours and character of these distinct regions.
