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Cooking of Indonesia and the Philippines

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Cooking of Indonesia and the Philippines presents a vibrant culinary journey through two distinct and exotic cuisines. With 150 authentic recipes showcased step by step across 750 evocative photographs, it offers a rich array of dishes ranging from aromatic and spicy to occasionally fiery. Discover recipes like Hot and Sour Filipino Fish Soup, Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles, Bali Fried Poussins, and Slow-cooked Buffalo in Coconut Milk. The book also explores essential equipment, cooking techniques, and ingredient usage, making it a practical and beautifully illustrated guide.

Highlighting the fragrant herbs and spices of Indonesian cuisine alongside the Spanish-influenced flavours of the Philippines, readers will find delights such as Sardines Cooked in Spicy Coconut Milk with Herbs, Colonial Rice Soup with Pork, Filipino Paella, and Adobo, plus sweet local fruit and coconut-based drinks and desserts. This exquisite collection is sure to tantalise your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons.
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Ideal for home cooks eager to explore Southeast Asian flavours, food enthusiasts interested in authentic Indonesian and Filipino dishes, and anyone seeking a visually rich, practical cooking guide filled with diverse and exotic recipes.

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An inspiring collection of fragrant and fiery food from the Far East that is sure to delight your tastebuds, with delicacies from Hot and Sour Filipino Soup to Bali Fried Poussins.

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Cooking of Indonesia and the Philippines by Basan Ghillie features sensational dishes from an exotic cuisine, with 150 authentic recipes shown step by step in 750 beautiful photographs.

It includes deliciously aromatic, spicy, and occasionally fiery recipes, such as Hot and Sour Filipino Fish Soup, Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles, Bali Fried Poussins, and tender and fragrant Slow-cooked Buffalo in Coconut Milk. This book offers all you need to know about equipment, cooking techniques, and using ingredients, making it the perfect illustrated practical instruction course.

Indonesia and the archipelago that forms the Philippines border each other, yet have nurtured distinct culinary traditions. Indonesian cuisine relies heavily on fragrant herbs and spices, while in the Philippines, the Spanish influence is more evident.

The many exciting recipes in this book include Sardines Cooked in Spicy Coconut Milk with Herbs, Colonial Rice Soup with Pork, Filipino Paella, and Adobo, as well as sweet drinks and desserts based on local fruits and coconuts.

This fabulous collection of dishes from exotic Indonesia and the sun-soaked Philippines is illustrated with 750 evocative photographs and is guaranteed to delight your tastebuds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780193892

Publisher: Anness Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Southwater

Illustration: over 750 photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ghillie Basan has written numerous books on the culinary cultures of Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa and South-east Asia. Vilma Laus runs her own catering business specializing in Filipino, Chinese and French cuisine. Terry Tan is an expert in Chinese, Singaporean (Nonya) and Indonesian food, and has written more than 20 cookbooks.

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