The Complete Asian Cookbook Series: Sri Lanka & The Philippines Hardcover – March 11, 2014

When I bought this book, I was interested on the Sri Lankan recipes that Charmaine Solomon provides. Charmaine Solomon is one of the coveted authors in Asian cooking. Little did I know, that she has authored a number of cookbooks, grocery guides, and an encyclopedia of Asian Foods and Ingredients for over 39 years. But anyway, I was interested buying the eKindle version of this book because of making the Sri Lankan recipes at home, and I have found all of the recipes have Indian, Indonesian, Malay and South East Asian influences. They also serve different fritters and curries that unique in their culture. In addition, I have also found unique and some regional cuisine in the Philippines as well.This cookbook list over 50 recipes in Sri Lankan cooking like rice, breads, fritters, over 30 recipes of unique curries and sambols (sambals), desserts and other meat and fish dishes. It also has 20 regional Filipino dishes that are common in the Filipino palate,and few others that are not (9).I liked how Charmaine Solomon gives more emphases on cuisines that are not widely known like Sri Lanka and the Philippines because she gives respect, and a great knowledge and differentiate each ingredients, and what it can be used.This complete Asian cookbook series- should not be forgotten in your kitchen collection because these recipes are unique, yet the ingredients can be found in any Asian grocery that are found in Western countries especially in the US, Europe or Canada.This version is a reprint from her 1979 cookbook series, and is available in eKindle version which can be used on any platform whether it is your Android, Apple iPad, laptop or computer.

The most authentic Sri Lankan cookbook I've ever read. It contains all the dishes I remember having as a child and more importantly, the recipes are spot on.

Finally the digital version. I have had Charmaine Soloman's Complete Asian Cookbook since it's first edition and bought the second as soon as it was published. I am gradually adding digital versions to my cookbook collection as they then travel with me wherever I go. Furthermore, I often find it easier to use my iPad in the kitchen rather than a paper version. Yes, I have protected the screen (my favorite brand invishield). In fact, I have now got several cookbooks just on my iPad and don't think I will get the paper versions.This is definitely the must have Asian cookbook and I aim to get the full digital collection. I hope, though, publishing the digital version in several volumes is not a cynical way for charging more!!! The whole collection costs almost forty pounds despite discounting. Not happy about that! The books get five stars, the price three, hence the four star rating.

Wonderful recipes got a few of the others

Used book in excellent condition.Edition published in 2013