Authentic Bhutanese Cookbook
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Tucked away in the folds of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan's culinary traditions are as rich and layered as its sacred landscapes — and the Authentic Bhutanese Cookbook brings this hidden world to the kitchen table for the very first time. Punap Ugyen Wangchuk chronicles the bold, earthy flavours of Bhutanese cuisine, presenting iconic dishes such as Ema Datshi (chilli and cheese stew), red rice preparations, and hearty buckwheat staples that have sustained the Bhutanese people for centuries. Each recipe is grounded in cultural context, illustrating how food, spirituality, and community are inseparably woven into the fabric of daily Bhutanese life. The result is not merely a cookbook, but an intimate portrait of a nation that has long guarded its traditions with quiet pride. Wangchuk's approach is both authoritative and accessible, striking a balance between preserving the authenticity of ancient recipes and making them achievable for a modern home cook. The work situates Bhutanese cuisine within the broader tapestry of Himalayan culinary heritage, drawing connections to Tibetan and Indian influences while asserting the cuisine's own distinct identity. Richly visual and culturally immersive, this volume is an essential addition to any serious culinary collection — and a compelling invitation to discover what Gross National Happiness truly tastes like.
Author: Punap Ugyen Wangchuk
Format: Paperback
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Tucked away in the folds of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan's culinary traditions are as rich and layered as its sacred landscapes — and the Authentic Bhutanese Cookbook brings this hidden world to the kitchen table for the very first time. Punap Ugyen Wangchuk chronicles the bold, earthy flavours of Bhutanese cuisine, presenting iconic dishes such as Ema Datshi (chilli and cheese stew), red rice preparations, and hearty buckwheat staples that have sustained the Bhutanese people for centuries. Each recipe is grounded in cultural context, illustrating how food, spirituality, and community are inseparably woven into the fabric of daily Bhutanese life. The result is not merely a cookbook, but an intimate portrait of a nation that has long guarded its traditions with quiet pride. Wangchuk's approach is both authoritative and accessible, striking a balance between preserving the authenticity of ancient recipes and making them achievable for a modern home cook. The work situates Bhutanese cuisine within the broader tapestry of Himalayan culinary heritage, drawing connections to Tibetan and Indian influences while asserting the cuisine's own distinct identity. Richly visual and culturally immersive, this volume is an essential addition to any serious culinary collection — and a compelling invitation to discover what Gross National Happiness truly tastes like.