The Indonesian Kitchen

Download or read book The Indonesian Kitchen written by Sri Owen and published by Interlink Books. This book was released on 2014-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.