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Classic Recipes of Singapore

By Basan Ghillie
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Classic Recipes of Singapore by Basan Ghillie offers a stylish collection of 25 authentic dishes that capture the essence of Singaporean cuisine. The book features a range of fresh and vibrant ingredients, from famous favourites like Singapore Chilli Crab and Chicken Satay to lesser-known delights such as Hokkein Prawn Noodle Soup and Winter Melon Pachadi. Accompanied by beautiful photography from William Lingwood, the book provides step-by-step instructions, useful cook's tips, ingredient guides, and nutritional information. This giftable volume celebrates Singapore's multicultural culinary heritage with recipes that span Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences.
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This book is ideal for food enthusiasts eager to explore authentic Singaporean flavours and for home cooks looking to expand their repertoire with exotic yet accessible recipes. Its clear instructions and attractive photography also make it a fitting gift for those fascinated by multicultural cooking traditions.

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Discover the essence of an exotic cuisine that fuses Chinese, Malay and Indian tastes in irresistible dishes from satay to noodle stir-fries to pachadi.

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Classic Recipes of Singapore presents traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. Discover the essence of this exotic cuisine with 25 classic recipes presented in a stylish gift book. Explore the wide range of fresh and vibrant ingredients in more than 25 recipes, ranging from classics such as Singapore Chilli Crab and Chicken Satay, to lesser-known but equally tasty dishes like Hokkein Prawn Noodle Soup and Winter Melon Pachadi.

The introduction offers a concise overview of this exciting culinary tradition, plus a guide to the main ingredients of the country. It is illustrated with wonderful photographs by William Lingwood, depicting practical steps and final dishes.

Food is an important part of the culture in Singapore. Everywhere you go, there is something to eat, and wherever you look, there are people eating. Rich in traditions, the food and cooking of Singapore are greatly influenced by its multicultural population, resulting in many gastronomical delights. This attractive book brings together a fusion of the Chinese, Malay, and Indian ingredients that define Singaporean cuisine.

Enjoy fried and grilled street snacks, light and fragrant noodle dishes, hot and spicy shellfish dinners, succulent meat broths, fresh side salads, and wonderful sweet desserts.

Packed with beautiful photography, step-by-step recipe instructions, cook's tips, variations, and nutritional information for each recipe, this attractive recipe book is a must for anyone interested in learning about this fascinating cuisine.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780754830436

Publisher: Anness Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lorenz Books

Illustration: over 75 photographs

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Ghillie Basan has journeyed widely through Asia and the Middle East as a food and travel writer and has written several highly acclaimed cookbooks, including Classic Turkish Cookery, which was shortlisted for the Glenfiddich Book of the Year award.

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