Inside the Southeast Asian Kitchen

Book excerpt: Foodlore and Flavors - Inside the Southeast Asian Kitchen takes you on a truly sumptuous gastronomic tour of ten countries in Southeast Asia. With essays and contributions from 14 international culinary experts from the countries of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, this is the first ever publication to focus exclusively on the cuisines of all ten member nations which make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), while delving into the cultural significance of the region's culinary folklore and traditions. Through this book, explore the true heart of the Southeast Asian kitchen - the deep-rooted ties between food preparation and the partaking of the meal with feelings of family, village and community. With a clear and highly visual approach, Foodlore and Flavors - Inside the Southeast Asian Kitchen will serve as a key resource for not only authentic Southeast Asian recipes but also an understanding of the cultural role that food plays in this part of Asia.