Singaporean, Malaysian & Indonesian Cuisine - Softcover

Hwang, Christina Sjahir; Publishing, Wei-Chuan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094167682X ISBN 13: 9780941676823

Publisher: Wei Chuans Cooking, 2002

Synopsis

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are located in Southeast Asia. Because of the rich mix of cultures, ethnic groups, and religions, the cuisine of those three countries are greatly influenced by each other as well as such neighboring cultures as China and India. these distinctly diverse blends of culinary characteristics from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia represent the cultural interchange of the region ¡V a true crossroads of Asia.

The dishes of SINGAPORE combine spices and cuisine from all over Asia. Hainan Chicken and Rice (Nasi Ayam), Noodles in Spicy Coconut Milk Soup (Laksa Lemak), and Spiced Sparerib Soup (Bak Kut Teh) are Singapore¡¦s most popular dishes. MALAYSIAN cuisine combines the delicacy of Chinese food with Indian spices and regional herbs; famous dishes include Penang Noodle Soup (Penang Laksa), Lacy Pancakes (Roti Jala) and Beef Sate (Sate Daging). INDONESIAN food is known for its unique and exceptional spicy aromas and flavored dishes such as Sticky Yellow Rice (Nasi Kunjit) with Spicy Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk (Rendang Ayam), Batavia Beef Soup with Glass Noodles (Soto Betawi) and Balinese Fried Fish (Ikan Bumbu Bali). Rarely indeed, has a cookbook come along that combines within one cookbook cover, the tantalizing cuisine from these three cultures so well.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Singaporean, Malaysian & Indonesian Cuisine, Wei-Chuan¡¦s latest title in International Cuisine series, includes 68 authentic and delicious recipes from Southeast Asia. All the procedures and steps for cooking are presented in a clear and concise manner. The bilingual translation provides for a broad community of interest. Following popularity of ¡§Chinese Cooking Made Easy¡¨, ¡§Thai Cooking Made Easy¡¨, ¡§Mexican Cooking Made Easy¡¨, ¡§Vietnamese Cuisine¡¨, ¡§Korean Cuisine¡¨, ¡§Japanese Cuisine¡¨ and ¡§Indian Cuisine¡¨, this is another exciting trustworthy addition to Wei-Chuan ¡¥s International Cuisine series. It is sure to become another ¡§must-have¡¨ for those who¡¦s palate demands the intoxicating hot and spicy flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine.

About the Author:

A third generation Chinese Born in Sumatra, Indonesia, Christina grew up surrounded by the fabulously exotic aromas and tastes of the Southeast Asian dishes prepared by her mother. From her mother, she developed a lifelong passion for cooking and the exploration of the many diverse and subtle flavors of the cuisine of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wei Chuans Cooking
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 094167682X
• ISBN 13: 9780941676823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96