Foods of Indonesia (A Taste of Culture Series)

by Barbara Sheen

Overview

Author Barbara Sheen examines Indonesia's culinary tradition. Key ingredients, curry-based classics, and feasts for Ramadan and other special occasions are explored, as well as the spices, chili peppers, rice, fish, seafood, and vegetables that serve as the backbone of Indonesian cooking. The author describes how the popular condiment sambal is made, as well as favorite dishes like nasi goring, gado gado, sate, and rending. Popular snacks such as Bakso, Onde-onde, and serabi are described. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737759501
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	02/22/2012
Series:	Taste of Culture Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Special Place 4

Chapter 2 Unity in Diversity 17

Chapter 3 A Flavorful Adventure 29

Chapter 4 Beautiful Food 40

Metric Conversions 52

Notes 53

Glossary 55

For Further Exploration 57

Index 59

Picture Credits 63

About the Author 64

Editorial Reviews

Review: Foods of Indonesia "These titles offer easy, delicious recipes and insights into the cultures that produced them. Each volume is well researched, and culture and food go hand-in-hand. Each title ends with a metric conversion chart and extensive chapter notes. Clear, large full-color photographs spice up the texts. The language is inviting and not overly challenging, and each book could be used for reports on culture as well for cooking...will be appreciated in most libraries."—School Library Journal, May 2008

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