Decoding a Spice Map: New Book Sharing Session for "Southeast Asian Food Spices"
In Southeast Asian cuisine, spices serve not only as seasoning but also as a map of cultural memory. Each dish reflects the intersection of a specific region's history, ethnic groups, and lifestyles, leaving a path in memory through scent and flavor.
Southeast Asian Culinary Spices is the culmination of years of field observation and interviews by food writer Chen Ailing. The book not only documents the culinary landscapes of various Southeast Asian countries but also attempts to systematically organize the logic of spice usage, creating a flavor map that integrates sensory experience and cultural understanding, making the knowledge and stories of spices accessible.
This sharing session will feature Chen Ai-ling sharing her fieldwork and writing process, and she will discuss the cultural implications of Southeast Asian cuisine with panelist Honglian. Additionally, samples of some of the spices featured in the book will be on display, allowing participants to not only listen but also experience these key flavor components through their sense of smell, gaining a deeper understanding of the spices that surround us.
👩🏻🏫Speaker: Chen Ailing (author of "Southeast Asian Food Spices", Southeast Asian food culture worker/consultant/founder of RASA brand)
👩🏻🏫Interviewer : Li Honglian (biography writer/interviewer/corporate copywriter/column writer)
🗓️Date: August 1, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 8pm-9:30pm
📍Location : Kuala Lumpur, monsoon zone 💰Fee: RM10
🔗Registration method: https://forms.gle/aFvN8kKmAg1fWF44A
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📖 "Southeast Asian Food Spices: Unlocking the Secrets of Nanyang's Classic Dishes, a Taste Geography of Spices and Terroir" 📖
This flavor book combines field observations with spice knowledge. The author spent seventeen years traveling across eleven Southeast Asian countries, delving into markets and kitchens to unravel the spice logic and cultural context behind classic dishes. The unique "Spice Flavor Chart" and spice usage guide show readers how spices contribute to flavor, connecting history, memory, and everyday dining.
💰 Price: RM100
🛍️How to buy: Fill out the event registration form to participate in the pre-order, or send us a private message to purchase the book.
❗Note: This book is a pre-order book (not in stock). Readers can pick up the book on the day of the event or contact us to make other arrangements.
If you have any questions, please contact:
https://wa.me/60192350383