Shu Han Lee moved to London from Singapore as a student. Homesick and
hungry, she started teaching herself to cook the food she'd grown up
with--Singaporean and Malaysian dishes, with a strong Chinese influence
from her Hokkien Chinese mother. These recipes, from her mother's Sesame
Oil Chicken to Ox Cheek and Venison Rendang, are ones you will want to
make time and time again. There are perfect midweek suppers rustled up
in less time than it takes to order a takeaway, and healthier and better
tasting at that: Fennel and Minced Pork Stir Fry, Fried Hor Fun Noodles
with Kale and Beansprouts, or Tom Yum Soup with Mussels. For weekends,
there are more adventurous projects: learn how to make your own steamed
buns, egg noodles, or BBQ Sambal Lemon Sole--a whole fish barbequed on
banana leaves. Although these are Southeast Asian recipes, Shu's
seasonal approach to the very best produce is reflected throughout this
book: from Brussels Sprouts with Smashed Garlic and Oyster Sauce to
No-churn Rhubarb and Condensed Milk Ice Cream. There are also recipes
that Shu has picked up on her travels throughout Southeast Asia, such as
Vietnamese Caramel Pork Ribs, Thai Baked Glass Noodles with Prawns, and
Black Pepper and Burmese Chickpea Tofu with Fish Sauce, Lime, and Honey
Dressing.
