"Each chapter begins with a detailed, illustrated glossary of these aromatic ingredients, and many of the imaginative recipes, which range from Fresh Tuna with Citrus, Starfruit, and Jicama to Crab Soup with Lemongrass, Tamarind, and Mint, are shown in gorgeous color photographs. The text is a pleasure to read, and the recipes are enticing."--"Library Journal, starred review"