Author : Devagi Sanmugam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789812329370
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (293 download)
Book Synopsis Cooking with Asian Leaves by : Devagi Sanmugam
Download or read book Cooking with Asian Leaves written by Devagi Sanmugam and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many leafy vegetables can be found in today's markets and many of them are traditionally used by a particular culture, outside of which they are barely kown. Intrigued by the look and smell of a particular leaf at the vegetable stall but have absolutely no idea what its for? Cooking with Asian Leaves unveils some of the mystery behind those leaves. This book is a practical guide to using some of the more common, and some of the slightly less common leaves one comes across at the market. Each leaf is described in detail, to help readers learn to identify them. The medicinal properties of the leaves are also included together with accompanying recipes so that readers can learn how to prepare delicious and nourishing dishes with the various leaves. Some of the leaves featured in the book include Agathi, Basil, Noni, Rice Paddy Herb, Seeru Keerai, Shiso, Ulam Raja to name some. Filled with beautiful food shots, Cooking with Asian Leaves is a one of its kind, innovative cookbook and a perfect companion for anyone who is intrigued by the sight, smells and tastes of the leaves used in Asian cooking.