Amboy

Name: Amboy
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781328931733
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Recipes from the Filipino-American Dream

By Alvin Cailan and Alexandra Cuerdo

Summary

Amboy shares the culinary journey of Alvin Cailan, a key figure in America's Filipino food movement and the creator of the famed Eggslut in Los Angeles. Raised as a Filipino American, he navigates his identity and cultural heritage, reflected through intimate stories and inventive recipes. This cookbook melds his immigrant background, family traditions, and professional experiences into a unique culinary narrative.
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Format: Hardback

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Amboy

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Ideal for food enthusiasts interested in Filipino cuisine, fans of contemporary chefs with immigrant stories, and readers seeking cookbooks with rich cultural narratives and approachable yet sophisticated recipes.

Filipino recipes from the the creator of the legendary Eggslut in LA, host of the hit online series The Burger Show, and the most prominent Filipino chef in the US.

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Filipino recipes from the creator of the legendary Eggslut in LA, host of the hit online series The Burger Show, and the most prominent Filipino chef in the US.

Alvin Cailan has risen to become arguably the most high-profile chef in America's Filipino food movement. He took the food scene by storm when he opened the now-legendary Eggslut in Los Angeles, a foodie cult favourite specialising in affordable but sophisticated egg sandwiches. Alvin also hosts the popular The Burger Show on First We Feast's YouTube channel, with many episodes exceeding 1 million views and guests such as Seth Rogen and Padma Lakshmi.

Alvin's story of success, however, is an unlikely one. He emerged from his youth spent as part of an immigrant family in East LA feeling like he wasn't Filipino enough to be Filipino and not American enough to be an American, thus amboy, the term for a Filipino raised in America. He had to first overcome cultural traditions and family expectations to find his own path to success, and this unique cookbook tells that story through his recipes.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Acclaimed by Seth Rogen for the heartfelt flavour in every bite and praised by Chef Daniel Humm for capturing the zeitgeist of modern cuisine, Amboy offers readers both personal insight and remarkable recipes. Reviewers appreciate Alvin’s creative approach and the heartfelt storytelling that connects each dish to his life journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781328931733

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvest

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1261g

Pages: 352

Collections

Alexandra Cuerdo Alvin Cailan Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction

About the Author

ALVIN CAILAN, chef at The Usual in NYC, first grabbed nationwide attention with the wildly popular Eggslut in LA. Alvin is now focusing on his true passion: bolstering the modern Filipino food movement. He is the host of the popular The Burger Show on YouTube and lives in New York City.