Lonely Planet World Food Malaysia and Singapore (Lonely Planet World Food Guides)

Book Description
Malaysians and Singaporeans are food obsessed: broach the subject of food with locals and it may appear that eating takes priority over everything else in life. The multicultural traditions of the region offer the food lover a gastronomic experience like no other – a fusion of herbs, spices, sauces and ingredients from a host of cuisines, each continually borrowing from the other. To eat or drink in Malaysia and Singapore is far more than an act of sustenance, it is a social experience – a chance to let your tastebuds savour the cultural mélange of these two countries. what to eat and how to order from the vast array of culinary temptations on offer where to eat: coffeeshops, hawker centres and fine dining establishments markets: a celebration of local produce, culinary fusion and multiculturalism the definitive culinary dictionary, quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food and drink occasion tantalising photography and recipes


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Lush photography and tantalizing descriptions of local cuisine set these beautiful pocket guides apart from all of the other guides that juxtapose food and travel. Each guide traces the unique cultural influences that helped shape the culinary traditions of the featured country, with fascinating sidebars on special ingredients and preparation techniques. The best feature of the World Food Guides is the fact that recipes are included, so you can try your hand at making Spanish romesco sauce, Moroccan bastila, or Vietnamese bahn xeo. You'll also find a food glossary, vivid photographs of ingredients and markets, tips and techniques, and much more.


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