Singapore Heritage Cookbooks

The Singapore Heritage Cookbook series documents and preserves the cultural and culinary heritage of the different ethnic groups in Singapore through recipes passed down from generation to generation.Each book is made up of two parts: An introduction that provides an overview of the history and culture of the community in Singapore and a selection of 55–65 recipes. This section will include traditional dishes, dishes that boast a distinct regional variation that makes them uniquely Singaporean as well dishes that have been adapted over time with lifestyle changes. A brief but informative headnote introduces each recipe and explains the history/significance of the dish and/or other interesting facts related to the dish or ingredients used.With its focus on the cultural and culinary heritage of the Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians and Peranakans in Singapore, the Singapore Heritage Cookbook series will be the definitive reference for anyone looking to learn and understand more about the different ethnic groups in Singapore.


Devagi Sanmugam

Celebrity chef, cookbook author, food columnist, cooking instructor, entrepreneur and professional bon vivant, Devagi Sanmugam is one of Singapore’s most dynamic and talented food personalities. Her culinary career commenced more than 20 years ago as a cooking instructor and she has since built an impressive portfolio including writing more than 13 cookbooks. She continues to innovate, being constantly involved in developing and testing original recipes for food companies, restaurants and magazines. Widely known as the Spice Queen of Singapore, Devagi has also hosted a number of television cooking shows for local and foreign media.

 

Shanmugam Kasinathan

A Singaporean Indian, Shanmugam Kasinathan is a full-time teacher with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore. He has taught history at both the GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels and specialises in Modern World History, Ancient and Modern History of South East Asia, History of Ancient China, History of Ancient South East Asia and History of Ancient India. He is a graduate of the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he studied the history of South East Asia, Modern China, The United States of America and Japan.