The food of Indonesia : delicious recipes from Bali, Java and the Spice Islands

The fabled Spice Islands of Indonesia encompass the most 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 favorites from West Sumatra, healthy Javanese vegetable creations, succulent satays and barbecued poultry dishes from Bali and Lombok, and unusual recipes from Kalimanta and the remote eastern isles of Indonesia. In addition to the range of exciting recipes, this cookbook acquaints the reader with Indonesias 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 flavors of the Spice Islands at home. Cook delicious and surprisingly easy dishes with this beautifully illustrated Indonesian cookbook.

Authentic Recipes from Indonesia includes 79 easy-to-follow recipes with detailed descriptions of ingredients and cooking methods, enabling the reader to reproduce the flavors of authentic Indonesian food at home.

The fabled Spice Islands of Indonesia encompass the most astonishing physical and cultural diversity in Asia. Authentic Recipes from Indonesia introduces a sampling of the most popular Indonesian food from across the archipelago. Included in this unique collection are spicy Padang favorites from West Sumatra, healthy Javanese vegetable creations, succulent satay and poultry dishes from Bali and Lombok, and unusual recipes from Kalimantan and the eastern isles of Flores and Timor. In addition to the range of exciting recipes, this book acquaints readers with Indonesia's varied cultural and culinary traditions.

Featured Indonesian recipes include:

• Avocado Smoothies
• Balinese Style Chicken or Duck Satay
• Beef with Coconut
• Fragrant Chili Sambal
• Pork Stewed with Potatoes
• Shrimp in Hot Coconut Sauce
• And many more…

Increasing numbers of travelers are discovering the rich cultural diversity of Indonesia, venturing off the beaten Bali-Java-Sumatra tourist track. Let Authentic Recipes take you on a voyage of culinary discovery, exploring the unknown and revealing more about the already familiar. Cook delicious and surprisingly easy dishes with this beautifully illustrated Indonesian cookbook. Authentic Recipes from Indonesia includes 79 easy-to-follow recipes with detailed descriptions of ingredients and cooking methods, enabling the reader to reproduce the flavors of authentic Indonesian food at home. The fabled Spice Islands of Indonesia encompass the most astonishing physical and cultural diversity in Asia. Authentic Recipes from Indonesia introduces a sampling of the most popular Indonesian food from across the archipelago. Included in this unique collection are spicy Padang favorites from West Sumatra, healthy Javanese vegetable creations, succulent satay and poultry dishes from Bali and Lombok, and unusual recipes from Kalimantan and the eastern isles of Flores and Timor. In addition to the range of exciting recipes, this book acquaints readers with Indonesia's varied cultural and culinary traditions. Featured Indonesian recipes include: Avocado Smoothies Balinese Style Chicken or Duck Satay Beef with Coconut Fragrant Chili Sambal Pork Stewed with Potatoes Shrimp in Hot Coconut Sauce And many more... Increasing numbers of travelers are discovering the rich cultural diversity of Indonesia, venturing off the beaten Bali-Java-Sumatra tourist track. Let Authentic Recipes take you on a voyage of culinary discovery, exploring the unknown and revealing more about the already familiar. Cover; Copyright; Contents; Food in Indonesia; Tropical Islands of Spice and Rice; An Invitation to a Feast; The Indonesian Kitchen; Cooking Methods; Wrapping Foods in Banana Leaves; Authentic Indonesian Ingredients; Pickles, Sambals and Dipping Sauces; Cucumber Pickles; Mixed Vegetable Pickles Acar Segar; Spicy Pickles with Basil; Pickled Green Chilies; Pickled Shallots; Green Mango Sambal; Diced Water Chestnut or Jicama Sambal; Shallot Sambal; Sambal Kecap Sweet Soy Sauce Sambal; Dried Shrimp and Vegetable Sambal; Sambal Trasi Chili Sauce with Shrimp Paste; Peanut Sambal with Tamarind