[.ca] Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian (ISBN 0028619838)

Sushi? Won-tons? Pad Thai? Meatless?!!:
Yes, believe it or not, you will find over a 150 staples of Asian cuisine in this easy-to-follow, simple cookbook--all vegetarian. Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Phillipino dishes are scattered throughout this cookbook with a helpful glossary of ingredients. While I have not personally tried every recipe, I am now a veteran of over a dozen sushi, won-ton, and eggroll excursions. If you are like me--constantly on-the go, a lover of variety, and careful about what you eat--you will love this simple cookbook.

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The title of this book says it all-- the recipes are healthy and rapidly made. They sample a variety of Asian cuisines and, although not always culturally accurate, they do a good job of allowing for fresher, better seasoned, and healthier dinners than the majority of take-out places in the U.S. provide. A good version of Tom Yum soup is included, as are Spicy Potatoes and a tasty concoction called Shanghai Noodles. Some of the preparation times may be a bit optimistic, dependent on your chopping and mincing speeds, but the majority of dishes can be quickly assembled. They will be quickly eaten.