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This volume will bring the flavour of Indonesia which has developed a cuisine of exceptional delicacy and variety, a cuisine unlike that of any other country. In this delightful cookbook the exotic and flavourful art of Indonesian cooking is explained. And although the recipes are colourful and exotic, the meals are not difficult to prepare. ... Read more

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Includes a dascinating introduction and a comprehensive glossary with information about all the special ingredients, equipment and cooking techniques needed to create these wonderfully exotic dishes. ... Read more

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Decent but there are better books out there
I picked this leaflet of a book up (small, 64 pages, 32 recipes) while on one of my many trips to Indonesia. It was about $2.50 there, and that's about what it's worth. These recipes will yield some pretty good dishes, but they're not authentic at all. I kept looking through it thinking, "This might be a dish an Australian would make if handed some of these Indonesian ingredients."

The recipes in this book seem to be adapted to a more Western style of cooking. Onions make frequent appearances in ingredient lists, and while I'm a big fan of onions, they're not a staple of Indonesian cooking at all. Again, the recipes are good, but not necessarily authentic. Some are better than others, though: the tamarind chicken is great, and the desserts are terrific (whether they're authentic or not). I can't recommend the hot steamed bananas with cinnamon coconut cream sauce highly enough. In six trips to and cumulative months spent in Indonesia, I've never seen such a dish anywhere, but it's easy and tasty.

One note of praise: the accompanying photographs are outstanding. There are small photographs of the preparation steps, as well as a larger photograph of the finished dish... for every recipe.

This is not a bad little cookbook at all, but there are far better choices out there if you want to cook authentic Indonesian dishes. Also, be very aware that the price printed on the back cover is US$2.95, so bear that in mind when you see the prices some booksellers are charging. ... Read more

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Your one source book for learning this exotic Asian cuisine - lush photography & a wide variety of dishes - traditions, ingredients, tastes, techniques & 85 classic recipes. ... Read more

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Here is a truly inspirational collection of over 70 recipes which typifies the rich and varied cuisine of these beautiful islands. ... Read more

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Chefs comment on the definitive Pacific rim cook book
I experienced Indonesian Food when I was in Amsterdam in 1971 by eatingit, that was another time. I worked at a Black Tie restaurant where therewas a Dutch Master Chef and Executive Chef in 1980 where we had one dayoff, made Riz Taffle drank dark beer and rolled cigarettes. I loveIndonesian Food. This is the book you find in Indonesia (not in English ofcourse) used for reference. It is one of the most informative cookbooks Ihave ever read and I collect them. I had an attack when it went out ofprint once and scowered New York for a copy. I found a worn out version ofthe old green paperback and bought it. Sri writes more than a cookbookhere. There are the essentials that you must know to impart accuracy to arecipe without the tourbook guide to the country. If you are into Asianfood and don't have this book you are missing an essential ingredient inyour kitchen. Her first cookbook and by far the best. Jeffrey A. Ensminger,Executive Chef Bahama Specialty Foods, Inc. A Wandering Feast, LLC ... Read more