The Food of Indonesia

The fabled Spice Islands of Indonesia encompass the astonishing physical and cultural diversity in Asia. This book introduces a sampling of the most popular recipes from across the archipelago. Included are spicy Padang favourites from West Sumatra, healthy Javanese vegetables creations, succulent satays and barbecued poultry dishes from Bali and Lombok, and unusual recipes from Kalimantan and the remote eastern isles of Indonesia. In addition to the range of exciting recipes, this book acquaints the reader with Indonesia's varied cultural and culinary traditions. The Food of Indonesia presents 79 easy-to-prepare recipes with detailed descriptions of cooking methods and ingredients, enabling you to reproduce the flavours of the Spice Islands at home.