Authentic Asian dining with friends and family. Asia is the second home of food bloggers and cookbook authors Simi and Stefan Leistner. Their blog is Germany's most successful website for Asian cuisine, and their cookbooks are bestsellers. The duo has spent their working lives between Germany and Asia. Each year, their love for Asian food takes them across Asia. They are captivated by the countries, the people, and especially the tradition of communal dining. With their book, they not only bring us 70 delicious recipes but also closer to the food culture: tapas and ramen in Japan, barbecue in Korea, hot pot in China, curries and salads in Thailand, featuring the best recipes for meals with family and friends. Finally, readers can peek over the shoulders of Vietnamese monks in a Buddhist monastery during their vegan lunch. All recipes are easy to recreate at home. "Authentic Asian Food" is more than just a cookbook. The photos of the dishes, as well as those of the land and its people, tell stories and provide fascinating insights into the diverse cuisines of the countries and their cultures. Background information about the food culture of the selected countries and special ingredients rounds out the book.