Title:	Modern Asian Kitchen: Essential and Easy Recipes for Ramen, Dumplings, Dim Sum, Stir-Fries, Rice Bowls, Pho, Bibimbaps, and More
	Author:	Kat Lieu
	Published:	April 9, 2024, Harvard Common Press
	No. of Pages:	208
	Cover Price:	$22.26 Hardcover $12.99 Kindle

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There are dozens of Asian cookbooks out there, but none quite like Modern Asian Kitchen: Essential and Easy Recipes for Ramen, Dumplings, Dim Sum, Stir-Fries, Rice Bowls, Pho, Bibimbaps, and More by Kat Lieu, developer of the popular and fun blog Modern Asian Baking. This cookbook is unique since it includes dishes that are nothing like the same-old, same-old Asian dishes that we know, love and order in Asian restaurants. These recipes are just as mouthwatering as the familiar Asian dishes, but are very different. Most cooks who love Asian food will form a long list of “must make immediately” dishes that they want to make and taste. These dishes will certainly be new ones that we will crave.

The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first followed by step-by-step instructions, making them easy to follow for both beginning and advanced cooks. Some of the recipes will require a trip to an Asian grocery store, but nowadays most cities have one; it will be worth the trip.

This cookbook includes beautiful, professional photographs of every dish, making it even harder to decide what to make next.

All told, this excellent cookbook introduces Asia dishes from many Asian countries that are different and delicious. It is highly recommended.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.