Author Description

In the first of its kind, the latest cookbook by Malaysia's popular food writer, Betty Saw brings back the good ol’ Asian favourites of yesteryear. These long forgotten recipes will not only bring back fond memories of years past, they will also acquaint the younger generation with the dishes their parents and grandparents enjoyed. From vegetables to poultry and noodles to desserts, take a trip down memory lane with Betty Saw. Now one can easily whip up these dishes from a wide selection of seventy-five easy-to-follow recipes in the very comfort of one’s own kitchen. Learn to prepare favourites such as Herbal Beggar Chicken, Pandan Chicken, Five-Spice Meat Roll, Spicy Mutton Soup, Herbal Tea Eggs, Butter Prawns with Toasted Coconut, Fragrant Herb Rice, Fried Yam Ring with Mixed Vegetables, Pie Tee and the list goes on...and fall in love with 'oldies' once again. The recipes are complemented with illustrations and styled with tableware from the nostalgic yesteryears - making Asian Retro Food a definite collector’s item for all who love cooking and asian food!