Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian

By Vegetarian Times

Book Overview

The next book in the series of Low-Fat & Fast cookbooks from the editors of Vegetarian Times magazine is Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian. Asian cuisine is more popular than ever with stir-fries, noodle shops, Thai food, and sushi bars. But as several studies have shown, Chinese food is high in fat. With Vegetarian Times Low-Fat & Fast Asian, Asian food lovers can have their favorite dishes without the fat. Low-Fat & Fast Asian will be the first cookbook of its kind -- a collection of all meatless Asian dishes. As with other books in this series, every dish will be easy enough to prepare in 20 to 30 minutes and will include a complete nutritional breakdown. Our on-going series with Vegetarian Times magazine includes Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook, Vegetarian Times Beginner's Guide, and Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Entertaining.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028619838
• ISBN13: 9780028619835
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Accuracy In Advertising

The title of this book says it all-- the recipes are healthy and rapidly made. They sample a variety of Asian cuisines and, although not always culturally accurate, they do a good job of allowing for fresher, better seasoned, and healthier dinners than the majority of take-out places in the U.S. provide. A good version of Tom Yum soup is included, as are Spicy Potatoes and a tasty concoction called Shanghai Noodles. Some of the preparation times may be a bit optimistic, dependent on your chopping and mincing speeds, but the majority of dishes can be quickly assembled. They will be quickly eaten.

Sushi? Won-tons? Pad Thai? Meatless?!!

Yes, believe it or not, you will find over a 150 staples of Asian cuisine in this easy-to-follow, simple cookbook--all vegetarian. Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Phillipino dishes are scattered throughout this cookbook with a helpful glossary of ingredients. While I have not personally tried every recipe, I am now a veteran of over a dozen sushi, won-ton, and eggroll excursions. If you are like me--constantly on-the go, a lover of variety, and careful about what you eat--you will love this simple cookbook.