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The End of Char Kway Teow and Other Hawker Mysteries

by Leslie Tay
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The End of Char Kway Teow and Other Hawker Mysteries
The End of Char Kway Teow and Other Hawker Mysteries

Discover Singapore's Hawker Secrets in One Book

This book is perfect for foodies and travelers who want to explore Singapore's street food culture. Dr. Leslie Tay provides an insider's guide to hawker food, including the history, origin, and best places to try each dish. His personal recommendations and top picks make it easy for readers to experience the best of Singapore's classic hawker dishes. The unique aspect of this book is that Dr. Tay answers all the mysteries of Singapore's hawker food, so readers can impress their friends by sharing interesting trivia and facts.

  • Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Food Literature, Singapore (2011)
  • POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for English (Adult) (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The End of Char Kway Teow and Other Hawker Mysteries

by Leslie Tay
Save up to 27%
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ISBN: 9789810865153
Authors: Leslie Tay
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2010-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Food & Drink, Travel
Related Topics: Cooking, Food, Food and Drink, Food, Guidebook
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 15 readers)

Description

Best Food Literature, Singapore, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 Winner, Third Prize, Popular Readers’ Choice Awards 2011, English (Adult) Category. Why is char kway teow disappearing? What is the difference between bak chor mee and Teochew mee? Where is the chwee in chwee kueh? How do you make milky fish soup without milk? What are the signs of a good rojak stall? Where can you find pork belly satay? Which came first, white or black carrot cake? Who created bak kut teh, Singapore or Malaysia? All the answers, and more, plus where to find the best of Singapore’s classic hawker dishes, in this indispensable insider’s guide to hawker food by Asia Pacific’s number one food blogger Dr. Leslie Tay, of I Eat, I Shoot, I Post (www.ieatishootipost.com) fame. Try Leslie’s top picks before they disappear!
 

Discover Singapore's Hawker Secrets in One Book

This book is perfect for foodies and travelers who want to explore Singapore's street food culture. Dr. Leslie Tay provides an insider's guide to hawker food, including the history, origin, and best places to try each dish. His personal recommendations and top picks make it easy for readers to experience the best of Singapore's classic hawker dishes. The unique aspect of this book is that Dr. Tay answers all the mysteries of Singapore's hawker food, so readers can impress their friends by sharing interesting trivia and facts.

  • Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Food Literature, Singapore (2011)
  • POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for English (Adult) (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.