From Bangkok to Bali in 30 Minutes: 165 Fast and Easy Recipes with the Lush, Tropical Flavors of Southeast Asia and the South Sea Islands - Softcover

Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, other Southeast Asian cuisines are an ever-increasing presence on the American dining scene, winning new fans ever day with favourite dishes such as spicy curries, saucy satays, and savoury stir-fries. Each of these tropical countries has it's own captivating signature dishes, and they are as healthful as they are vibrantly delicious. This is a passport to these fabulous flavours -- designed for ease, yet delivering sophisticated and authentic dishes. The book presents 165 fabulous recipes that use ingredients now found in supermarkets everywhere to create home-cooked southeast Asian meals without intimidation. The flavours are right on target, and the recipes are easy-to-follow and quick to complete. There are appetisers (Filipino Salmon Ceviche with Green Mango), salads (Indonesian Vegetable Salad with Curried Peanut Dressing), entrees (Saigon-Style Pork Chops with Pan Gravy, Laotian Stir-Fried Shrimp), rice and noodle dishes (Fat Noodles with Chillis and Mint), and sides (Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Coconut Cream), plus drinks, desserts, condiments, and more. It has never been so easy to bring these exciting cuisines into your home.

Theresa Volpe Laursen is a food writer and cooking teacher. Byron Laursen has written for numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone.