contents

       foreword

      by Nobuyuki Matsuhisa

       dining in the tropics

       tropical morning

      Whether it's an early breakfast or a mid-morning brunch taken after that first exhilarating dip in the sea or swimming pool, the fresh beauty of a tropical morning deserves to be celebrated at the table. Wake up to refreshing ideas for tropical smoothies, cereals, jams, Chinese omelets, Indian pancakes, congee, and Indonesian deep-fried bananas.

       tropical noon

      In the warmth of the midday sun, think light bites, spicy salads, and cooling sweets. Be inspired by noodles—both fried and bathed in broth—by delicate, tropical soups, steamed fish, and lightly poached, fragrant poultry dishes. Finally, cool off with coconut, palm honey, and pandan ice creams or stretch out below a whirling ceiling fan and embrace the afternoon with a slice of sublime passionfruit cheese cake.

       tropical night

      The freshness that comes with the evening sharpens the appetite. There is plenty of time to spend on the preparation and leisurely enjoyment of food that celebrates the end of a wonderful day. Fish dishes run the gamut from grilled and simmered snapper to spiced tuna steak with citrus salsa. Have tiger prawns served with a vindaloo dip, or opt for the ultimate in spicy seafood: Singapore's famous chili crab. For meat lovers there is Vietnamese beef, fragrant coriander steak, beef with rendang marinade, and tandoori lamb.

       tropical party

      Decorate your table and garden for a special alfresco party and delight guests with scented candles, tropical orchids, and colorful table throws against a backdrop of haunting gamelan, funky tabla, or Asian jazz fusion. Finger-food is the name of the game when it comes to casual entertaining. Enjoy spring rolls, chapati wraps, succulent satay, Balinese sushi, Asian pizza, and Chinese pot-stickers, and to cap it all ... banana, chocolate, and fresh mint samosa!

       glossary

       stockists

       acknowledgments

       index

      foreword by nobuyuki matsuhisa

      This book truly represents the contemporary flavors of tropical South and Southeast Asia today. It is unashamedly Asian without being traditional—reflecting the fascinating blend of peoples and cultures found in the region. What is particularly fascinating to me is the interaction between the cuisines—the new combinations that arise, combining and yet preserving the distinctive character and strength of the indigenous dishes and ingredients.

      This modern, fresh approach to Asian cooking is the kind of food I love—honest food that is easy to put together and guaranteed to please. I have been fortunate to cook at several of the Four Seasons hotels throughout Asia, swapping tips with chefs who hail from every corner of the region. Herewith are presented a selection of their best recipes that are absolutely perfect for every occasion—from a simple breakfast for two, to an alfresco picnic or barbecue, to an elegant dinner party with friends at home.

      dining in the tropics

      Lands where soft tropical breezes carry a hint of spices and scented flowers, where warm seas bathe coral reefs teeming with fish, where life-giving monsoon rains nourish an endless variety of lush fruit, vegetables, and intensely aromatic herbs ... who has not dreamed of tropical Asia, and longed to experience its sensuous beauty?

      Fortunately, it's not essential to travel to enjoy the exquisite flavors of some of the world's most exciting and creative cuisines, encapsulating all that is magical in these exotic lands. Try any of the recipes within these

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