The Exotic Kitchens of Malaysia

Rating:
Summary: Okay - plus
Review: I found the book to be a bit disappointing. I liked some of the anecdotes, which reminded me of my time in Malaysia, but the recipes aren't entirely to be trusted. There are recipes with - I presume - typos that indicate for example ratios of rice to water that are just unbelievable so that if you followed them you'd end up with a dish that is practically inedible. There also are dishes with ingredients you won't be able to find anywhere outside of Malaysia. If you know what you're doing, this is a useful resource and in many ways an interesting read. If not, there are more reliable books out there.

Rating:
Summary: Okay - plus
Review: I found the book to be a bit disappointing. I liked some of the anecdotes, which reminded me of my time in Malaysia, but the recipes aren't entirely to be trusted. There are recipes with - I presume - typos that indicate for example ratios of rice to water that are just unbelievable so that if you followed them you'd end up with a dish that is practically inedible. There also are dishes with ingredients you won't be able to find anywhere outside of Malaysia. If you know what you're doing, this is a useful resource and in many ways an interesting read. If not, there are more reliable books out there.