Modern Asian Kitchen: Essential and Easy Recipes for Ramen, Dumplings, Dim Sum, Stir-Fries, Rice Bowls, Pho, Bibimbaps, and More by Kat Lieu brings an exciting and accessible take on contemporary Asian cooking. This cookbook embraces a fresh, bold, and relaxed approach, making it perfect for home cooks who want to explore dynamic flavours without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Lieu, a well-known figure in the Subtle Asian Baking community, presents more than 80 creative recipes that reflect the evolving nature of Asian cuisine. Rather than rigidly adhering to traditional methods, she champions “third culture” cooking—dishes inspired by the Asian diaspora, blending flavours and techniques from different cultures. The result is an eclectic collection of recipes that prioritise vibrant ingredients, simple preparations, and an emphasis on plant-forward cooking.

The book includes a variety of mouth-watering dishes designed for easy weeknight meals, family feasts, and casual gatherings. From quick noodle dishes like matcha ramen and miso soup to innovative dim sum options such as rice-paper shrimp dumplings, there’s something for every craving. The inclusion of street-food favourites, such as Taiwanese popcorn chicken made in an air fryer, adds a fun and contemporary twist to the home kitchen.

For those who love bold flavours, Modern Asian Kitchen does not disappoint. Recipes like Sichuan-style fish-fragrant aubergine, umami-packed braised shiitake mushrooms, and customisable bibimbap bowls showcase the depth and variety of modern Asian cooking. Comfort classics like crispy crackling roast pork, mapo tofu, and clay pot Taiwanese three-cup chicken ensure that even the most nostalgic eaters will find something to enjoy. Sweet treats such as pandan tres leches with kaya drizzle and melty cheesecake bao round out the selection, proving that Asian-inspired desserts can be just as innovative as savoury offerings.

Whether you are looking to experiment with new ingredients, prepare a simple one-bowl meal, or host a vibrant sharing-table feast, Modern Asian Kitchen offers an exciting and approachable way to bring modern Asian flavours into your home.

Product details

Publisher: Harvard Common Press; 1st edition (2024)

Language: English

Hardback: 208 pages

ISBN-10: 0760384045

ISBN-13: 978-0760384046

Dimensions: 19.69 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm