The most common misconception about hot and spicy food is that there is a single ingredient that makes the dish extremely hot. Hot and spicy meals are so much more than one element, and they vary in flavour as they do in colour. The Complete Book of Hot and Spicy Cooking is a wonderful guide to the incredible variety of chilli peppers and Asian herbs and spices used to create the luscious, highly sought-after flavours of Eastern cuisine. This beautifully illustrated book also includes instructions for storage of spices and guidelines for making your own curry pastes, salsas and relishes. The chillies, herbs and spices used can be added, subtracted or substituted to suit individual tastes. Whether you are a lover of hot, fiery flavours or of more subtle, tangy aromas, you will find an endless variety of possibilities. This beautiful and practical book is sure to become a favourite in your kitchen You will find a wide variety of recipes for: Appetizers and dips * Laksas and soups * Chicken and duck * Beef, lamb and pork * Fish and seafood * Vegetables and salads * Desserts * Drinks, sauces and side dishes.