Just when you thought you knew everything about Asian food, along comes James Oseland's Cradle of Flavor. Oseland has spent two decades exploring the foods of the Spice Islands. Few can introduce us to the birthplace of spice as he does. He brings us the Nyonya dishes of Singapore and Malaysia, the fiery specialties of West Sumatra, and the spicy-aromatic stews of Java. Oseland culled his recipes from twenty years of intimate contact with home cooks and diverse markets. He presents them here in easily made, accessible recipes, perfect for today's home cook. Included is a helpful glossary (illustrated in color in one of the picture sections) of all the ingredients you need to make the dishes and where and how to buy them. With Cradle of Flavor, fans of Javanese Satay, Singaporean Stir-Fried Noodles, and Indonesian curries can finally make them in their own kitchen.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 08/17/2006
ISBN: 9780393054774
Pages: 384
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 10.04h x 8.40w x 1.25d
Award: IACP Crystal Whisk Award - Winner
Award: James Beard Foundation Book Awards - Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/10/2006 pg. 70