Lala-land: Singapore’s Seafood Heritage
Author: Medrano, Anthony
ISBN: 9789815105421
RM115.90
Publisher,EPIGRAM
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Format, Paperback
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No. of Pages, 300
A unique voyage across Singapore’s past through seafood.
From familiar seafood favourites such as prawn and mackerel, to unusual fares such as pufferfish, Lala-land: Singapore’s Seafood Heritage is a fascinating exploration of Singapore’s marine environment and its remarkable relation to society. Learn about the history of quintessential Singaporean dishes and their impact on ecology, economy and culture. Includes over twenty recipes for beloved dishes such as Char Kway Teow, Laksa and many more.
About the author:
Anthony D. Medrano is the NUS Presidential Young Professor of Environmental Studies at Yale-NUS College. He also holds appointments in the Department of History at the National University of Singapore and the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. His teaching and scholarship explore the intersections of food, culture, heritage and biodiversity in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
From familiar seafood favourites such as prawn and mackerel, to unusual fares such as pufferfish, Lala-land: Singapore’s Seafood Heritage is a fascinating exploration of Singapore’s marine environment and its remarkable relation to society. Learn about the history of quintessential Singaporean dishes and their impact on ecology, economy and culture. Includes over twenty recipes for beloved dishes such as Char Kway Teow, Laksa and many more.
About the author:
Anthony D. Medrano is the NUS Presidential Young Professor of Environmental Studies at Yale-NUS College. He also holds appointments in the Department of History at the National University of Singapore and the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. His teaching and scholarship explore the intersections of food, culture, heritage and biodiversity in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
