Cook like Aang with ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook’

From the shores of Kyoshi Island to the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, Avatar: The Last Airbender fans can now recreate their favorite on-screen food moments from their very own kitchens with the new Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook.

The beautiful, immersive cookbook from Insight Editions “brings the four nations together in harmony at your kitchen table,” featuring several Asian-inspired recipes from all four nations – seafood dishes from the Water Tribe, hearty meals by the Earth Kingdom, “fiery entrees” by the Fire Nation, and vegetarian plates by the Air Nomads. The cookbook is written by professional chef, author, and artist Jenny Dorsey.

According to Insight Editions’ website, readers can expect “enticing color photography, step-by-step instructions, and tips for adapting dishes to specific diets.” The hardcover book, which costs $24.99, includes 60 food and beverage recipes inspired by the beloved Nickelodeon animated series, as well as personal letters by protagonist Aang describing each recipe and the meaning behind it.

You’ll find a recipe for Mung Bean and Tofu Curry, which Aang says is the “closest version [he’s] been able to get to the curries [he] remembers.”

“Katara says I can’t eat Air Nation desserts for every meal, so I made this after examining old scrolls discovered in the Southern Air Temple,” Aang wrote.

There’s even a guide to Monk Gyatso’s Fruit Pies, inspired by Aang’s beloved mentor.

“The trick to the texture is to really airbed the egg whites until they form fluffy peaks – like sweet replicas of the Kalau Montains near Omashu,” Aang wrote.

You can even replicate Yue’s Mooncakes, which is a special dessert made by the Northern Water Tribes to honor Princess Yue and her sacrifice to save the Moon Spirit and restore balance in the world.

“They are made from Yue’s favorite roots and seeds, all growing abundantly in the Spirit Oasis waters. These gracefully sweet cakes are meant to be consumed with the same love and tenderness Yue showed everyone,” the recipe read.  

The Official Cookbook for the Avatar series is currently the number one best-seller for Animation Graphic Design on Amazon, which is also where international buyers can order their own physical copy for delivery.

Avatar: The Last Airbender aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon, from February 2005 to July 2008, garnering TV recognition from the Annie Awards, the Genesis Awards, the Primetime Emmys, and the Peabodys. The sequel series, Legend of Korra, ran from 2012 to 2014. 

The captivating series follows main protagonist Aang and his friends as they lead epic, action-packed adventures in their quest to save the world from Fire Lord Ozai and the Fire Nation.

Production for the upcoming live-action Netflix adaptation began mid-November. – Rappler.com