The cuisine of Malaysia is the perfect example of a culinary melting pot, melding the influences of Chinese, Indian, and Indonesian cuisine. Variety is the main spice in this delicious food and the ingredients are easy to find and inexpensive. Simple and fast to make, it takes just a wok to cook Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Green Onion, Spicy Fish Cakes in Banana Leaves, or Hot and Sour Soup. All of the favorites -- laksa, curries, sambals, and more -- are included in this fabulous, compact recipe collection.

About the Australian Women's Weekly Mini Cookbooks:

These handy little cookbooks might be small, but they're chock-full of recipes to suit every need and taste. With a wide range of 50 titles to choose from, the series is broken down into 4 distinct categories: the Make It Tonight range is ideal for busy cooks, with fuss-free, fast, delicious food; the Sweet and Simple range satisfies your craving for something sweet, with easy-to-follow recipes that are just a little bit wicked; the Healthy Eating range demonstrates how you can have high flavor but low fat; and the Creative Food range are for those who enjoy adventure in the kitchen. This little series has it all.