Asian Soups, Stews, & Curries

As food lovers know, soups, stews, and curries are among the most popular and delicious foods of Asia. Asian Soups, Stews, and Curries brings 200 such dishes from the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, India, and Korea to eager American eaters. Collected from family cooks, street vendors, and restaurant chefs during the author's extensive travels, the recipes are complemented by evocative anecdotes.

The recipes include favorites like noodle soups, dumplings, and more. For beginners, Asian Soups, Stews, and Curries includes a glossary of terms, sidebars on cooking techniques, and notes on unique Eastern ingredients. This exciting collection will be a must for anyone who loves the bold flavors, abundant health benefits, and easy preparation of Asian food. Alexadra (Sandy) Greeley has lived in Hong Kong where she was a writer and editor of the South China Morning Post. She currently lives in Virginia and is a freelance writer for such publications as the Washington Post and Washington magazine. She returns to Asia frequently for research and pleasure.