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Food culture in Southeast Asia

by Penny Van Esterik (2008)

About this book

'Food Culture in Southeast Asia' is a richly informative overview of the food of the mainland countries including Burma, Thailand, Lao, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, and the island countries of Singapore, Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreFood culture in Southeast Asia Lead Character

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