World on a Plate: Asia

The whole world lives in the United States — and every one of them brought their grandmother's cooking. This book is the first stop on a trip around the world, one plate at a time: Asia.

Ten countries, five dishes each, fifty plates of food — the dishes people actually order, actually crave, and actually cook at home. Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu from China. Chicken Teriyaki, Katsu, and Ramen from Japan. Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum from Thailand. Butter Chicken and Biryani from India. Bulgogi and Bibimbap from Korea. Pho and Banh Mi from Vietnam. Adobo and Lumpia from the Philippines. Rendang and Satay from Indonesia. Nasi Lemak and Laksa from Malaysia. Hainanese Chicken Rice and Chili Crab from Singapore.

Every recipe serves four, uses ingredients from an American grocery store, and comes with a picture of the finished dish. Each country opens with its food story and its pantry — the sauces and spices that make the food taste like itself. Eat well. Travel far. Start in your own kitchen.