Elegantly crafted by Australian chef Neil Perry, this instructional cookbook will help you master the techniques of authentic Asian cooking. Perry offers full banquets of roasted, braised, steamed, and stir-fried dishes for any skill level. Practicing these simple recipes transforms novices into Asian cuisine experts.

In Balance and Harmony, Neil Perry revels in his love for Asian cooking.... The book is set out in the style of a cooking school by the Rockpool masterchef, progressing from the easiest steamed, stir-fried, braised and deep-fried dishes, to more challenging and intricate plates...the book is beautifully punctuated by a series of banquet ideas, ranging from the simplest to the most gloriously memorable.

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Author profile: Neil Perry

Neil Perry is a leading Australian chef with a career spanning 40+ years. Two more of his cookbooks (Rockpool and Simply Asian) have just been added to ckbk, where they join The Food I Love and Balance and Harmony. To mark the occasion, Roberta Muir caught up with the chef to discuss his cookbooks and his latest restaurant ventures in Sydney.

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Martyna Angell

Blogger, Wholesome Cook

I absolutely adore the passion Neil has for Asian food, and the recipes translate beautifully into a home kitchen. The book is also beautifully presented.

Josh Katz

Chef