To capture the essence of Asia's cuisines, author Jacki Passmore spent more than fifteen years gathering the best recipes from hundreds of expert cooks. In this book she shares her finds; here are over 200 memorable dishes-from appetizers to desserts--beautifully photographed in glorious detail.

In the chapter on Japan, for example, you will find recipes and photos showing how to prepare" sushi" and "tempura," along with less well-known specialties such as crab hotpot and abalone steamed in sake. From Burma comes the country's national dish, "mohinga," rice vermicelli in a robust fish broth. India and Thailand contribute their famous spicy curries; Indonesia and Malaysia, their rich desserts. No matter which country you choose to explore first, you will find endless ways to create traditional and exotic meals.

To guide you, nearly every recipe is accompanied by helpful notes describing the origins and characteristics of the dish; along with tips on ingredients and utensils. Finally, an extensive glossary offers insights into some of the more unusual Asian cooking terms.

For the adventurous cook and the armchair traveller alike, "Asia The Beautiful Cookbook" offers a lasting tribute to a fascinating continent. Far more than a collection ofrecipes, it provides an evocative look at the Asian people and the magical lands in which they live.

Other cookbooks by this author

• 50 Fabulous Curries
• 50 Fabulous Meals for Me
• All Asian Cookbook: Japan, China, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka
• All Asian Cookbook
• Asia The Beautiful Cookbook
• Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook
• Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Asia
• Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook
• Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from Japan, Korea, China, the Philiippines, Thailand, Laos and Kampuchea, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia, India, Burma, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
• Asia: The Beautiful Cookbook
• Asian Cookery in Colour
• Asian Cookery In Colour
• The Best of the Beautiful Cookbooks: Three Hundred of the Best Recipes from Italy, France, Asia
• The Book of Ice Creams and Sorbets
• The Chinese Gourmet: Authentic Ingredients and Traditional Recipes From the Kitchens of China
• Cocina Espanola
• The Complete China Cookbook
• The Complete Chinese Cookbook
• The Complete Chinese Cookbook: Over 500 Authentic Recipes from the Great Chefs of China
• The Complete Chinese Cookbook
• The Complete Chinese Cookbook
• The Complete Spanish Cookbook
• Curry Bible
• Curry in a Hurry: 150 Feasts from 5 Asian Cuisines
• The Curry Kitchen
• The Encyclopdedia of Asian: Food And Cooking
• The Encyclopedia of Asian Food and Cooking
• Fast & Fiery
• Festive Food of Thailand
• Gluten Free Bible
• Mastering the Art of Wok Cooking: With Step-by-Step Instructions
• Mastering the Art of Wok Cooking
• Noodle Bible
• The Noodle Shop Cookbook: 150 Favorite Noodle Dishes from Seven Asian Cuisines
• The Noodle Shop Cookbook: 150 Favorite Noodle Dishes from Seven Asian Cuisines
• Salad Bible
• Savoring China
• Savoring China
• Sbs Kids Microwave Cookbook (Family Circle Step By Step)
• Step By Step Italian Cooking
• Tastes of Malaysia and Singapore
• The Thrifty Cook: 200 Budget-friendly Recipes
• The Thrifty Cook: 200 Budget-friendly Recipes
• Wok Cookbook