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Coconut & Sambal
Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen
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Coconut & Sambal
Be transported to the bountiful islands of Indonesia by this collection of fragrant, colorful and mouth-watering recipes.
Discover the vibrant islands of Indonesia straight from your kitchen with these authentic recipes
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---Selected by the New York Times as one of the best cookbooks of 2020---
Be transported to the bountiful islands of Indonesia by this collection of fragrant, colourful and mouth-watering recipes.
‘An exciting and panoramic selection of dishes and snacks’ – Fuchsia Dunlop, author of The Food of Sichuan
Coconut & Sambal reveals the secrets behind authentic Indonesian cookery. With more than 80 traditional and vibrant recipes that have been passed down through the generations, you will discover dishes such as Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay and Pandan cake, alongside a variety of recipes for sambals: fragrant, spicy relishes that are undoubtedly the heart and soul of every meal.
Lara uses simple techniques and easily accessible ingredients throughout Coconut & Sambal, interweaving the recipes with beguiling tales of island life and gorgeous travel photography that shines a light on the magnificent, little-known cuisine of Indonesia.
What are you waiting for? Travel the beautiful islands of Indonesia and taste the different regions through these recipes.
‘Start with Lara’s fragrant chicken soup, do lots of exploring on the way whilst dousing everything with spoonfuls of sambal, and end with her coconut and pandan sponge cake’ – Yotam Ottolenghi, author of SIMPLE
‘An incredibly delicious Indonesian meal on your table every time’ – Jeremy Pang, chef and founder of School of Wok
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Lara Lee's Coconut & Sambal receives high praise for its authentic and vibrant portrayal of Indonesian cuisine, rich in flavour and tradition. The book offers clear instructions alongside engaging stories, making it both accessible and educational. Reviewers commend its balance of personal anecdotes and authentic recipes, while the engaging narrative and stunning photography transport readers to Indonesia's diverse culinary landscape.
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ISBN: 9781526603517
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustration: Colour photography throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 244.0mm
Height: 188.0mm
Weight: 1040g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Lara Lee is an Indonesian and Australian chef and food writer. She trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine and now runs an event catering business called Kiwi and Roo, serving delicious food to high-profile guests including the royal family and the Australian prime minister; and at venues such as the Natural History Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts. She also holds supper clubs that celebrate her heritage with both Australian and Indonesian cuisine all over London. Coconut & Sambal is her first cookbook.
@laraleefood / laralee.com
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