Author(s): Maggi Jane & Pannell Jenni & Bamforth Fleetwood

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The cuisines of Thailand, China and the rest of Asia are the most popular in the world, and can also be included among the healthiest culinary traditions, featuring simple, fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs and spices, and quick cooking techniques which preserve taste and nutrition. This outstanding cookbook combines classic recipes that are fat free by nature, with low-fat, no-fat versions of popular dishes. The resulting collection shows how easy it can be to enjoy all the delicious authentic tastes, textures and aromas of these cuisines while maintaining a healthy low-fat eating plan.

A lively introduction provides comprehensive information about the ingredients and equipment, as well as explaining the secrets of the low-fat cooking techniques and suggesting many healthy alternatives to everyday foods that are high in fat. Beautiful photographs show in detail the herbs, spices, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds that make this style of cooking unique.

The recipe section features 400 exciting dishes, all shown in step-by-step photography with a glorious picture of every finished dish. There are appetizing ideas for light lunches, formal dinner parties and family suppers, including delicious recipes for soups and appetizers; light bites; vegetarian main courses; fish and shellfish; chicken and duck; meat dishes; rice and noodles; vegetables and salads; and desserts.

Low-fat versions of famous classics include Duck and Ginger Chop Suey, Sweet and Sour Prawns and Green Chicken Curry, and innovative contemporary dishes include Yakiton Chicken, Stir-Fried Pork with Lychees and Pork on Lemon Grass Sticks. For lovers of tasty low-fat food, this book is the ultimate source of recipe ideas.