The Indonesian Kitchen

The Indonesian Kitchen

The Indonesian Kitchen

The Indonesian Kitchen

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Overview

In this landmark book, renowned author Sri Owen provides a unique insight into the ancient, exotic and varied cuisine of the Indonesian archipelago. Over 120 mouthwatering and easy-to-follow recipes take us from staples and basics to food for festivals and special occasions, with fascinating introductions that place the dishes in their regional and cultural settings. Sri offers enchanting recollections of the food and cooking of her youth, while delving into the historical role of food in the region’s culture and society. The recipes are accompanied by detailed explanations of ingredients and techniques, notes on availability and substitutions, and discussions of development over time. Filled with beautiful photography by Gus Filgate, this book captures all aspects of Indonesia’s diverse culinary culture and represents a lifetime’s research into both traditional and modern cooking methods.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781566567398
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/01/2008
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 904,475
Product dimensions: 8.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Sri Owen is the foremost authority on Indonesian food. Born in Sumatra, Indonesia, she moved to Britain in 1964 and is an internationally celebrated author, lecturer and cook. Her books include The Rice Book (winner of the Andre Simon award) and Indonesian Regional Food and Cookery. She serves on the committee of the Guild of Food Writers and the Oxford Food Symposium. She lives in Wimbledon, South London, with her husband.
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