What to read after Mochi, Cakes and Bakes?

For lovers of Asian desserts, baking prodigy Catherine Zhang invites beginners and more advanced chefs alike to try their hand at the best the continent has to offer with 60 quick and easy bakes. Blending Catherine's multicultural influences, as a Chinese-Australian pastry chef who has studied techniques and cuisines from around the world, infused with her signature innovative flair and using a mix of pantry essentials and ingredients that are easy to find, this book guides readers through staples from notably Japan, South Korea and China, with an astoundingly accessible spin.

A section of basic recipes like bread dough, macaron shells and sponge cake that frequently pop up in Asian baking will have everyone mastering the fundamentals, before getting to the fun part--introducing classic flavors like ube, yuzu, mochi, red bean and tea to craft mouthwatering bakes so impressive, readers won't believe they were so effortless (some take as little as 15 minutes to put together!). Showstopping bakes that make the most out of this versatile flavor profile include:
Mochi Donuts
Black Sesame Brownie Cookies
Matcha Tiramisu
Hokkaido Milk Bread
Hojicha Chocolate Pound Cake
Mango and Lychee Pudding

Whether to thrill loved ones, or to satisfy a sweet tooth and a curious mind, this book will have readers challenging themselves in the kitchen and expanding their skills and taste horizons in unforgettable ways.