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Asian Barbecue Book: Add the Tantalizing Flavors of Asia to Your Grill
Author(s): Alex Skaria (Author)
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publication Date: 20 May 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 080484044X
- ISBN-13: 9780804840446
Book Description
This exhaustive book on Asian barbecue will give beginning and experienced grillers alike the inspiration and practical guidance to create countless delicious Asian-inspired meals hot off the flame. Travelling and eating barbecue throughout Asia, the author has mastered the technique and art of barbecue, combining Western barbecue techniques with the aromatic, enticing and sometimes spicy flavours of Asia. All of the recipes in the book can be made using conventional backyard grills, yet for those truly adventurous barbecue enthusiasts side bars and tips on making some exotic barbecued meats are included (such as whole pit-roasted pig). The book starts off with barbecuing fundamentals – choice of grills is discussed, including unique Asian grills, grilling tools, grilling techniques, timing and temperature control, and much more. From tips on tenderizing meat and achieving moist, juicy meat, the author guides cooks through the barbecue process, ensuring they end up with a great meal every time. Complete with sides and salads, such as Thai Papaya Salad and Asian Slaw, and desserts, such as Grilled Mango with Ginger Syrup, this treasury of Asian barbecue recipes will be resource for years to come.
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About the Author
Alex Skaria is a master griller and expert in all styles of Asian barbecue. A world traveler, he has been collecting, testing and perfecting recipes from around Asia for more than two decades. He lives in Bangkok with his family.
Alberto Cassio lives in Bangkok where he operates Photobank, the first stock photography library in Thailand, which today has the world’s largest collection of Thai images.
