Prepare your own Indian, Chinese and South-east Asian dishes at home with this fabulous collection of 1000 authentic recipes. Spicy sauces, succulent meat and heavenly aromas – these elements and many more have made the cuisines of India, China and South-east Asia world famous. Spice blends and recipes have been passed down through generations, and are crafted to make each dish a sensational medley of tastes. Try appetizers such as Crab Spring Rolls, Lamb Satay or Pork on Lemon Grass Sticks, and follow with a main course of delicate Coconut Chicken Curry, Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger or a spicy selection of curries or stir-fried dishes. Accompaniments and desserts include Steamed Sticky Rice, Mint & Coconut Chutney, Garlic & Coriander Naan, Papayas in Jasmine Flower Syrup, Green Tea Ice Cream and many more. Each recipe is explained step by step, with nutritional notes and a photograph of every ?nished dish to show what to aim for. While most of us rely on our local Asian eateries, this book brings together 1000 great dishes so that cooks can create their own fabulous feasts at home. This collection includes appetizers and soups, curries, stir-fries, biryani and pilau dishes, noodles, breads and desserts, from hot classics to lesser-known regional recipes. Make your own crisp Vegetable Samosas or get the taste buds tingling with appetizers such as fragrant Mussels & Clams with Lemon Grass & Coconut Cream. For your main dishes, try out Chicken Jalfrezi or Vegetable Kashmiri, or go for a Chinese theme with Stir-Fried Crispy Duck and Beef & Shiitake Salad. Complement these with a range of beautiful rice and side dishes. Every recipe has nutritional notes, so that you can watch the energy, fat, carbohydrate and mineral content of your meals. This makes it easy to plan a healthy diet. Cooks of all abilities will ?nd these recipes accessible. Part of the joy of Asian food is in the preparation: pounding the spices, selecting the fresh produce, and smelling the tempting aroma of the cooking food. With this book, cooks and their guests can enjoy the very best of Indian, Chinese and South-east Asian cuisine at home. Autorid: Rafi Fernandez