AnEpicuriousBest Cookbook of the Year
Simple beautiful food to electrify the tastebuds.Meera Sodha
From the internationally celebrated author ofCoconut & Sambal, a cookbook on Asian home cooking, done quickly with ease and minimal mess.
Named after the simplicity and usefulness of soy, Lara Lees new cookbook introduces 80 game-changing recipes that close the gap between classic Asian dishes and quick-to-table family meals. There are recipes that only require a little chopping and a boiled kettle, as well as 15, 30, and 45 minute meals fit for weeknight dinners or no-fuss dinner parties. Lara explores the vibrant array of sweet, salty, umami, sour and spicy Asian flavors, with inventive brunch ideas like aTom Yum Bloody Mary, zesty sides likeSambal Patatas Bravas, simple noodles likeCheesy Kimchi Linguine with Gochujang Butterand many more punchy curries, stir-fries and rice recipes fromglazed meat to fragrant veggies. She also includes pantry swaps and vegan substitutes so these fuss-free recipes can adapt to your own busy kitchen.
With tales of heritage and culture woven into every recipe,A Splash of Soytransports readers to different parts of Asia, sprinkled with the Australian influence of Laras upbringing. It is a book for foodies and beginner home cooks everywhere, showing you can make a memorable, delicious meal with steps as simple as adding just a splash of soy.
From the internationally celebrated author ofCoconut & Sambal,a cookbook on Asian home cooking, done quickly with ease and minimal mess.Lara Leeis an Australian chef and food writer of Chinese-Indonesian heritage. She is a regular contributor to
Food52, the
New York Times,
Food & Wine,
Bon Appetitand the
Guardian, and in 2023 she was named a nominee for the James Beard Award for Journalism. Her first book,
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