Hot, sour, salty, sweet: a culinary journey through Southeast Asia

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The river, the people, the food -- Dishes for every occasion -- Sauces, chile pastes, and salsas -- Simple soups -- Salads -- Rice and rice dishes -- Noodles and noodle dishes -- Mostly vegetables -- Fish and seafood -- Poultry -- Beef -- Pork -- Snacks and street food -- Sweets and drinks -- Glossary of flavorings -- Glossary of ingredients -- Mail-order sources.;Presents over 175 recipes for Southeast Asian dishes, covering all courses from soups to desserts; and includes photographs and anecdotes about the author's culinary travels along the Mekong River. The river, the people, the food -- Dishes for every occasion -- Sauces, chile pastes, and salsas -- Simple soups -- Salads -- Rice and rice dishes -- Noodles and noodle dishes -- Mostly vegetables -- Fish and seafood -- Poultry -- Beef -- Pork -- Snacks and street food -- Sweets and drinks -- Glossary of flavorings -- Glossary of ingredients -- Mail-order sources.