Taste of the Pacific - Susan Parkinson

This cookbook and guide to tropical fruits and vegetables has its foundation in the highly successful Taste of the Tropics which, from the 1970s encouraged thousands of people in many different countries to sample and enjoy tropical foods. It gains its inspiration from the numerous island nations of the tropical Pacific, a gastronomic and cultural melting pot which has evolved through thousands of years of migration, colonization, and now, independent nationhood. The authors have spent many years living, working and travelling in these magnificently diverse islands. The foods of the Pacific Islands rich in produce from the sea, coconuts grown on coral beaches, fruits and vegetable from village gardens and plantations, are found in most tropical countries. Due to advances in harvesting, transport and storage techniques these foods are now available in many markets all over the world. This book will allow the innovative home cook to create exciting, tantalising meals to make the most of these foods. The success of a tropical culinary adventure depends on the understanding and correct use of these foods.;To do this the authors have provided easy and quick to prepare recipes for all occasions. In case some of the ingredients are unavailable, suitable temperate climate alternatives have been provided. At the back of the book there is a Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Guide, which gives advice on the selection, use storage and nutritive value of a comprehensive selection of tropical fruits and vegetables.