The Best of Indonesian Cooking - Tapa blanda

Culled from the experiences of four women who call themselves Yasa Boga, this cookbook displays a wide spectrum of exotic Indonesian recipes, and introduces the art of Indonesian cooking to beginners and seasoned cook alike. It is filled with useful information about key ingredients, various spices and seasonings, and where they can be found. There is also an informative guide to using and understanding the functions of Indonesian kitchen equipment.

Yasa Boga, meaning food maker in Indonesian, is a collective alias for all four authors. Cherry Hadibroto is the initiator of the Yasa Boga group. An entrepreneur, she is responsible for the production quality of many cookbooks. Nies Kartohadiprojo caters professionally for parties and celebrations where she shows off her skills in cooking. Hayatinufus A.L. Tobing has spent 25 years in the culinary field, teaching at various home economics high schools. Linda Adimidjaja is the culinary editor and is responsible for the enticing photography in this book. She works at food manufacturing company in Europe.