Agak Agak
Everyday Recipes from Singapore
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hardie Grant Books (UK)
Published:4th Jul '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging book explores the essence of Singaporean cooking, blending traditional and modern recipes for home cooks. Agak Agak encourages creativity and enjoyment in the kitchen.
In Agak Agak, Shu Han Lee invites readers into the vibrant world of Singaporean home cooking, emphasizing bold flavors and spices that define this unique culinary tradition. The term 'agak agak' reflects a cooking style rooted in intuition and experience rather than strict measurements, encouraging cooks to rely on their senses. This approach not only makes cooking accessible but also enriches the experience, allowing for creativity and personal expression in the kitchen.
The book features a delightful collection of recipes that range from traditional favorites to modern interpretations, all designed to bring the essence of Singaporean cuisine into home kitchens worldwide. Readers can explore dishes such as Kaya Toast with Half-Boiled Eggs, Nasi Goreng, and Chilli Crab Spaghetti, among others. Each recipe is crafted to inspire and empower home cooks to experiment and adapt, making the cooking process both enjoyable and fulfilling.
Beyond just recipes, Agak Agak offers tips and tricks that make the culinary journey approachable and fun. The book serves as a celebration of the joy that food brings, inviting readers to embrace the rich cultural heritage of Singaporean cooking while encouraging them to make it their own. With its warm and friendly tone, this book is not just a cookbook; it's a companion for anyone looking to enrich their cooking repertoire with vibrant flavors and a sense of adventure.
"This book is an enthusiastic friend, ready to take you into the kitchen so that you can learn about this rich, multi-faceted culinary culture — at once so sophisticated and yet so boisterously earthy — for yourself." -- Nigella Lawson
"I love this book! It is full of mouth-watering and irresistible recipes. A beautiful and enjoyable book to read and to cook from. Simple and delicious instructions as if given by a good “feeder” friend. Shu’s words are succulent, luscious and alluring. The flavours of Singapore can easily be whipped up using readily available ingredients." -- Uyen Luu
"This cookbook will no doubt end up being well used in my kitchen – splattered with cooking stains and smudged with fingerprints!" -- Rachel Khoo
"There is so much vibrancy and deliciousness just jumping out from every page and what’s really great is that many of the recipes are fairly simple and accessible. This is a book to keep, to read cover to cover and to cook from again and again until the pages are dog-eared and splattered with sauce and oil." -- Sabrina Ghayour
"A vibrant joyous book! Shu has captured not just the richness and diversity of Singaporean food – through this book she is inviting you into her kitchen to share all the happiness that food brings to her life." -- Asma Khan
"The book I wish I had written." -- Meera Sodha
"I adore this book! Shu’s immense talent is in clarifying and distilling the fabulously complex foods of this multi-racial island without diluting any of its vibrance. From hawker food to home-cooking, every recipe in this glorious book speaks, viscerally, to me. I cannot wait to cook and conjure those exquisite flavours and memories." -- Helen Goh
‘So many delicious, exciting and eminently doable dishes. It reads as a heartfelt tribute to the lively tastes of Singapore.’ -- Fuchsia Dunlop
ISBN: 9781784886660
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 980g
224 pages