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Cambodia is a very traditional society with an emphasis on strong family values, and its cuisine is influenced by India, Thailand, China, France and Vietnam. This delightful book includes an evocative introduction to the country's cooking and culture, along with advice on Cambodian staples, such as rice, fish, coconut milk, herbs and spices. With a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients, and with all elements of the meal typically prepared from scratch, principal dishes include seafood fritters, tangy soups, grilled fish, rice (served crunchy and barely cooked), stewed meats, and spicy vegetables. Highlights include Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper, Stir-fried Beef with Sesame Sauce, and Chicken and Vegetable Stew. With over 70 beautiful and informative pictures, this is a highly accessible introduction to the exciting and undiscovered food and cooking of Cambodia.

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This title presents traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. You can discover the essence of this exotic cuisine with 25 classic recipes presented in a stylish gift book. You can explore the wide range of fresh and vibrant ingredients in more than 25 recipes, ranging from the classics such as Singapore Chilli Crab and Chicken Satay, to lesser well-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 of 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 is 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.There are 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 to try. 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.

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This is a gorgeous collection of classic Moroccan stews, beautifully presented with more than 150 photographs by Martin Brigdale. It includes step-by-step techniques for preparing couscous, as well as simple recipes for harissa, chermoula, ras el hanout, preserved lemons, smen, and mint tea. It offers rich and aromatic ideas that include Tagine of Monkfish, Shellfish K'dra with Lemon Couscous, Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemon, Tagine of Spiced Kefta with Lemon, and Okra and Tomato Tagine. Clear step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and a mouthwatering image of every finished dish allows you to see what you are aiming to achieve. Full nutritional notes are provided throughout. Ghillie Basan brings together a wealth of experience in the cuisine of North Africa to create this irresistible collection of tagines. It contains something for every taste, including vegetable, fish, shellfish, poultry and meat tagines, as well as basic instructions for couscous, Moroccan spice mixes and other accompaniments. The recipes contain simple method text and inspiring technique photographs, making traditional tagines accessible to every home cook. Advice on equipment is included, and there are plenty of tips and variations to help you get the most of out the book. Try your hand at Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Baked Vegetable Tagine with Harissa Yogurt, or Tagine of Duck with Chestnuts and Pomegranate Seeds. With 150 glorious photographs, this vibrant book will delight every lover of Moroccan food.

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This book deals with traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. It explores the richness of this exotic cuisine with 25 classic recipes presented in a stylish gift book. You can experience the exciting taste of Filipino food in more than 25 recipes, ranging from a warming soup such as Chicken and Ginger Broth with Papaya, moreish street snacks like Crispy Fried Pork Belly or Filipino Pork Satay, or a refreshing Red Mustard Leaf Salad. The introduction offers a concise overview of this exciting culinary tradition, Filipino food festivals, and a guide to the main ingredients of the country. It is illustrated with stunning photographs by Martin Brigdale of practical steps and final dishes. A melting pot of myriad cultural and geographical culinary influences, including China and Spain, the food and cooking of the Philippines is a unique experience. Characteristic ingredients include chilli, galangal, garlic and shrimp paste, which are balanced by the use of peanuts and coconut milk to create a perfect harmony of taste and texture. This delightful collection of recipes captures the highlights of Filipino cooking.There are tasty street snacks, light and fragrant noodle dishes, spicy shellfish dinners, succulent meat and poultry meals, refreshing salads and wonderful sweet snacks and drinks to try. Packed with beautiful photography, step-by-step recipe instructions, cook's tips and variations, this recipe book is a must for anyone interested in exploring new cuisines and producing delectable food to impress friends and family alike.

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This book 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. It offers all you need to know about equipment, cooking techniques, and using ingredients - 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 has a reliance 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.

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