About the Book

This is an exhaustive collection of more than 150 recipes for Asian rice dishes, ranging from festive dishes, tasty everyday fare to quick snacks and mouth-watering desserts. Written in easy-to-follow step-by-step format, the recipes are suitable even for those new to cooking rice, while the wide selection of recipes make it a treat for experienced cooks wanting to extend their range. A comprehensive glossary of spices, herbs and key ingredients provide necessary information and guidance to using and selecting ingredients, while numerous tips accompanying the recipes offer shortcuts and helpful advice.

About the Author

Lee Geok Boi is a Straits Chinese with a life-long experience in all aspects of good food from eating, to cooking and writing. She combines her interest in cooking with travel and her food experiences spanned the globe when she went around the world without flying. She was a food critic for several Singapore newspapers, namely New Nation, The Straits Times and The Sunday Times, and she continues to contribute recipes to various publications after retirement today. She has several cookbooks on Straits Chinese and Southeast Asian food to her credit, including Classic Asian Noodles and Classic Asian Salads.