Christopher Tan is an acclaimed writer who delves into the world of cuisine and culture through his work. His writing, featured in numerous international publications, offers readers an insightful exploration of food and its significance. Through his cookbooks and teaching endeavors, Tan shares his passion for gastronomy and tradition. His work celebrates the richness of flavors and stories that shape culinary landscapes.
This book, featuring some 40 Asian ingredients, will shed light on those attractive bunches of leaves and soil-dusted root vegetables, and act as a practical guide to how they can be used to whip up scrumptious dishes.
This practical guide features 40 ingredients found in the markets of South East Asia, each illustrated for easy reference and identification.
"Good food is an abiding passion for Singaporeans mainly because there's so much of it on the tiny, multi-cultural island. Singapore Cooking is a compendium of local favorites by two of Singapore's best-known food personalities, Christopher Tan and his father Terry Tan. This book features amazing recipes for the most fabulous Hainanese Chicken Rice and Singapore Chilli Crab you have ever tasted as well as lesser known but equally delightful dishes like Ayam Tempra (Chicken Braised in Spicy Sweet Soy) and Nasi Ulam (Fresh Herbal Rice Salad)"-- Provided by publisher