The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago was named Book of the Year and Best Illustrated Non-Fiction Book at The Singapore Book Awards 2022. The handsome volume, authored by Malay history and culture researcher Khir Johari, seeks to understand the roots of Khir’s community’s culinary heritage more deeply. Inside are over 400 stunning photographs of food and culture by Law Soo Phye as well as 32 recipes for key Malay dishes – all spread across a 624-page landmark book that will surely stand the test of time as a major contribution to Singapore literature.
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