'My idea of modern Asian food is not muddled, fusion food. Rather it is food respecting its traditions but looking forward, to the future. In this book I have taken a modern, light approach to the cooking and food styles of South-East Asia, creating recipes with an underlying freshness that really enlivens the palate. These are my all-time favourite dishes - ones that are easy to prepare, strong on flavour and big on impact. This is food that celebrates the essence of day-to-day eating. Just add a bowl of silky noodles, a mound of steamed rice and some stir-fried Chinese greens, and you've got a feast to share with six or eight of your closest friends! All things Asian have fascinated me for more the 30 years. My hope is that this book will help you to unlock the flavours of Asian food and to cook modern Asian food simply - and that you will come to love it as much as I do.'