Description
Irresistible, feel-good recipes from the sun-drenched islands of the Indian Ocean
About the Author
Selina Periampillai is a London-based self-taught chef, born to Mauritian parents. She grew up in the UK but was inspired by her heritage to share recipes from her family. She hosted the first Mauritian supperclub from her home in London and, garnering a loyal following on social media, went on to host pop ups, write recipes for websites such as JamieOliver.com, Air Mauritius and Great British Chefs, and feature in BBC Good Food, the Guardian, Huffington Post and the Telegraph. She now privately caters events, teaches cookery classes, and demos at various food festivals to share her insight and knowledge of the unique melting pot of flavours from the Indian Ocean. This is her first book. tastemauritius.com / @tastemauritius
Reviews
Selina's food transports you to island paradise. I want to make everything in this book -- Ching He Huang
A melange of flavours from the east and the west, Selina's book captures the soul of Mauritian cooking. French, Indian, African and Chinese influences blend effortlessly into a unique cuisine that exudes sunshine and joy -- Asma Khan, author of Asma's Indian Kitchen
Selina's long overdue and stunning debut cookbook is a joy to read - accessible recipes that celebrate her roots and culture with love, passion, attention to detail and a touch of sunshine on every plate -- Zoe Adjonyoh, author of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen
This book is an absolute joy to flick through, I want to cook everything from it. The recipes exude a warm, homely feel that conjure up the spice-laden region that Selina writes about -- Shivi Ramoutar, author of Caribbean Modern
These fragrant recipes are certain to wake jaded palates -- Delicious magazine
This bright, accessible book is an expert introduction to the cuisines and cultures of the Indian Ocean islands * Waitrose Food *
Vibrant and invigorating flavours * Guardian Review *
Awards
Runner-up for The Jane Grigson Trust Award for New Food and Drink Writers 2019 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781526601384
Author Selina Periampillai
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 857g