Noodles are hugely versatile, healthy and lively on the plate. From soups and salads, to appetizers, stir-fries and curries, using rice, soba, egg and udon noodles, you'll be spoilt for choice. Begin with Noodle Basics where you'll find detailed information on the different types of noodles, flavours and fresh or store-cupboard ingredients that are found in the very best of noodle recipes, alongside basic recipes for oils, stocks, dressings, toppings, dipping sauces and more from all over Asia. The recipes take inspiration from many countries, including Japanese Chilled Soba Noodles and Salmon and Spring Onion Gyoza, Vietnamese Beef Pho and Green Papaya and Crispy Pork Salad, traditional Crispy Prawn Balls from China, Singapore Hokkein Noodles and Korean Noodle Dumplings, as well as recipes from Burma, Malaysia, Cambodia and Laos. Fresh, tasty and
bursting with nutritious ingredients and lively flavours, noodle dishes have never been more popular. Learn how to cook, serve and eat them following Louise's straightforward recipes that give thoughtful insight into the provenance of each dish. This collection of aromatic and sizzling hot recipes is a must for any lover of more exotic and adventurous food.

About the Author

Louise Pickford is a much sought-after food writer and food stylist with over 20 years' experience. She is the author of 15 cookbooks published worldwide, including 'Smoothies' (978-1-84597-593-7) and 'Paella... and other Spanish Rice Dishes' (978-1-84975-609-9) for Ryland Peters & Small, and is a contributor to numerous magazines in Australia and the UK. She has been based in Sydney, Australia for the past decade, but has recently relocated to the town of Brie in France.