Synopses & Reviews
Discover, explore, and savor the delights of the kitchen with the doyen of Singaporean cuisine. Shiok! (which means Wow!) is a blessing to the novice-the encyclopedia of ingredients, detailed description of utensils and implements, and notes on techniques will help even the greenest cook explore this luscious culinary realm. And for the veteran, Shiok! is both a bible of standard classics like chili crab, satay, and bak kut and a guide to new favorites such as chicken tempura, healthy nasi ulam, and creative versions of roti prata. With over 100 color photographs, Shiok! is an attractive, easy-to-use introduction to the cuisine of this rising star of Asia.
Synopsis
An abiding Singaporean passion, food is a central part of life on this multicultural island.
Singapore Cooking is a fabulous collection of beloved local classics, including the most extraordinary Chicken Rice and Chili Crab you will have ever eaten, as well as less common but equally delightful dishes, such as Ayam Tempra (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Chicken) and Nasi Ulam (Herbal Rice Salad).
With this cookbook by your side your acquaintanceor re-acquaintancewith Singaporean food promises to be an exciting and mouthwatering experience.
Synopsis
Exotic cooking for the home kitchen
Synopsis
"Call me biased, but I think the best reason for visiting Singapore is for the food."—David Thompson, from his foreword
About the Author
Terry Tan is a leading cooking teacher, consultant and historian. He also writes and broadcasts regularly on Asian and Oriental food and cooking.
Christopher Tan is a writer, editor, food consultant, and photojournalist who regularly contributes articles, recipes and pictures to several magazines in Asia. www.foodfella.com
Edmond Ho is a noted food, travel and lifestyle photographer based in Singapore.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Neil Perry
Introduction
The Recipes
Meat Dishes
Vegetable Dishes
Noodle, Rice and Bread Dishes
Dips
Healthy Eating
Desserts
Cooking Notes
Make Your Own Curry Powders
Basic Cooking Techniques
Cooking utensils and implements
Encyclopedia of Ingredients
Conversion Tables
Health Info
Index