A unique collection of iconic dishesfrom the Straits-born community,
including Eurasians, Chetti Melakans, Indonesian Chinese, Malays and
Indonesians that became family favorites through the generations
While researching the Straits-born community for this cookbook, Lee Geok
Boi realized that the culinary delights typically classified as
Peranakan were more than just Straits Chinese. They are also Eurasian,
Chetti Melakan, Indonesian Chinese, Malay and Indonesian.
The trove of salads, curries, soups, stews, kueh-kueh, cakes and
biscuits are all found in the different branches of the Straits-born
communities who were drawn to this island at the crossroads of world
trade. They show the histories of exploration, economic imperatives and
colonization that go back to the days of the Maritime Silk Road.
Although there are differences, Straits-born cuisines share many common
elements and dishes. Fragrant local roots and leaves, chillies
originally from Central America, and spices from the famed Spice Islands
and South and West Asia were ground up to prepare iconic dishes that
became family favorites through the generations. Discover the rich
history and unique culinary flavors of the Straits-born communities with
Lee Geok Boi's In A Straits-Born Kitchen.
Includes dual measures.
