Handy Pocket Guide to Asian Vegetables

Identify and cook with over 50 of Asia's most popular vegetables using this handy illustrated pocket guide.Handy Pocket Guide to Asian Vegetables introduces more than 50 vegetables commonly found throughout Asia. Each entry includes local and botanical names, detailed descriptions, tips for selecting, storing and preparing each vegetable, culinary uses, and five delicious recipes. Beautiful color photographs make every vegetable easy to identify, making this an ideal companion for home cooks, gardeners, shoppers and anyone interested in Asian ingredients.Part of the Periplus Handy Pocket Guides series, this portable field guide features clear photography, informative descriptions, and scientific and local names for quick, reliable reference.