Asian Ingredients: A Guide to the Foodstuffs of China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam by Bruce Cost

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    • Ingredients: Asian basil; mint; coriander leaves; peanut oil; raw peanuts; green chiles; fresh ginger; garlic; Asian mint
    • Accompaniments: Asian "ravioli" for three sauces
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  • Sichuan dry-fried long beans

    • Jiggalicious on September 12, 2012

      I really enjoy this recipe. The texture of the long beans and the spiciness of the pork are a great combination. A simple meal that I've made rather frequently and have had consistent results.

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  • ISBN 10 006093204X
  • ISBN 13 9780060932046
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  • Published Jun 18 2001
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 336
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Imprint HarperCollins

Publishers Text

A comprehensive guide to the most essential ingredients used in Asian dishes, translated for American audiences.


First published in 1988, Bruce Cost's Asian Ingredients was immediately hailed as one of the most comprehensive and fascinating books on Asian foodstuffs ever written. Now fully revised and updated, Asian Ingredients offers a wealth of information on identifying and using the often unfamiliar ingredients in traditional bottled condiments. This book's clear black-and-white photographs make it easy to identify ingredients in your local supermarkets or Asian grocery, while Cost's carefully researched notes explain how to select, store, and cook with these wonderful foods. Cost also includes more than 130 simple recipes for sumptuous Asian specialties. Cooks can create the dramatic flavors of China, Japan, and southeast Asia in their own kitchens with this indispensable resource. With the help of this book, Thai Green Curry Noodles with Beef and Chinese Chives, Sichuan Sesame-Chicken Salad with Garlic and White Pepper, and Shrimp in Ginger-Tamarind Sauce will soon be available in a home near you!

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