“It truly is a masterpiece.” -Clarissa Wei, Author of Made in Taiwan
From the IACP award winner and bestselling cookbook author comes a first-of-its-kind collection of irresistible cookie recipes inspired by Asian flavors and techniques to excite home bakers.
In the auspiciously titled 108 Asian Cookies, Kat Lieu honors the varied and rich tapestry of Asian cultures and ingredients that inspired these recipes. And along with members from Subtle Asian Baking, the online baking group she founded, are a diverse array of original and member-submitted drool-worthy recipes for cookies and bakes incorporating ingredients from the diaspora including gochujang, ube, miso, fish sauce, sambal, tahini, matcha, and MSG stirred into each batter and dough.
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Bakers will learn how to whip up both classics and entirely new desserts such as:
Spicy chai cookies
Amaretti cookies with pandan and pistachios
Taiwanese snowflake crisps
Milk and cashew burfi
Salted egg yolk corn flake haystacks
Mochi brownies
Matcha and wasabi drop cookies
And even instant ramen and pho cookies!
At many Asian tables, “not too sweet” is the highest compliment one can give—so whether these recipes are comfortingly familiar or new discoveries, 108 Asian Cookies will be sure to delight even the most discerning “not too sweet” kitchens for years to come.
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“108 Asian Cookies” Reviews
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“Using the humble cookie as a blank canvas, Kat Lieu highlights a vibrant range of Asian ingredients—from the expected (sesame, ube) to the unexpected (whisky, soy sauce). This wildly creative dessert book manages to tease the taste buds and spark the imagination.”
- Clarissa Wei. Author of "Made in Taiwan"
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"Kat brings a fresh, creative, and deeply nostalgic take on Asian-inspired cookies, blending tradition with modern flavors in the most unique and fun ways! Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted, making it easy for home bakers to explore the diverse world of Asian flavors. The flavor combos and ingredients are bold and unique (MSG in cookies- genius! Calamansi Cheesecake- yes please! ). A must-have for anyone looking to expand their cookie repertoire!"
Hetal Vasavada, author of Desi Bakes and Milk & Cardamom
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"This book. is so. good. Kat Lieu is a leading voice in home cookery today and in her fantastic third cookbook, she celebrates the beloved cookie like no one has done before. Whimsical, daring, proudly Asian and utterly delicious, Kat’s recipes and storytelling are bound to make anyone smile. You’re in for a treat!“
-Cathy Erway, Author of The Food of Taiwan
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“Kat's personal stories weaved throughout this special book probably resonates with many third-culture kids like myself. She has an ability to create such nostalgic classic cookies but introduce them in creative ways that are a true reflection of her identity that are approachable at the same time.”
-Calvin Eng | chef and owner of Bonnie’s / author of Salt Sugar Msg
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“Kat’s 108 Asian Cookies is a testament to her baking prowess and the deep love she has for her family. I adore the explosion of colors and flavors that you can find amongst these pages. It’s very refreshing to see so many third-culture ingredients come together so cohesively. If you are lucky enough to read her cookbook, you will have dessert inspiration for years to come!”
-Abi Balingit, baking blogger at The Dusky Kitchen and James Beard Award-winning author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed
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“As an Asian American, Kat has done us all a service by distilling centuries of traditions and demystifying the ingredients to help us recreate the core memories of biting into deliciously chewy cookies.”
- Randy Lau of Made With Lau (2X James Beard Award Winning Creator)
While you’re still here, dear friend, be sure also to check out my debut cookbook, Modern Asian Baking at Home, the book that started my cookbook author journey!!
about Kat Lieu
Kat Lieu is the 2024 Toni Tipton-Martin IACP award winner, a 425 Magazine Woman to Watch and 40 Under 40 honoree, a best-selling author, and an activist who writes about food full-time. She used to be a doctor of physical therapy but burned out during COVID. Watching her father die in 2020 encouraged to take a leap of faith and dream big, and do what she loves, so she can honor her father’s legacy, and dream for the two of them for as long as she lives. OH, and she LOVES dogs, turtles, and snails, as well as video games.
