In "Foolproof Asian Cookery", Ken Hom describes the basic techniques needed to recreate 40 delicious dishes from Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. All Ken's recipes are quick and easy to prepare and his step-by-step instructions guarantee excellent results every time. From Vietnam, Ken presents delicate and light Crispy Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce and Braised Pork. From Malaysia - Black Bean Fish and Vegetable Curry, real fusion food. From Singapore - Pork Satay and traditional Steamed Fish and from Indonesia - Hot and Sour Prawns and Dried-beef Curry typically spicy food. As ever, Ken's recipes appeal to the experienced cook and the novice alike. He uses readily available ingredients to recreate the delicate, authentic flavours of these four Far-eastern cuisines.

Author Biography

Ken Hom is regarded as one of the world's greatest authorities on Oriental food and he still tirelessly travels the world making TV appearances, writing books and consulting on restaurants. In September 2007, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University for his 'outstanding success with the international food world' and he was also appointed 'Founding Patron of Oxford Gastronomica', He began his culinary career in his uncle's restaurant in Chicago and went on to teach at California's Culinary Academy. After a spell studying gastronomy in France, an article in the New York Times led to his first television series in 1984. In total, he has presented five BBC TV series, which have been transmitted internationally and written over 30 cookery books.