Someone transcribing Asian menus in translation (10)

I believe the answer is:

amanuensis

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'someone transcribing' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'asian menus in translation' is the wordplay.
'in translation' is an anagram indicator (translate can mean to transform).
'asian'+'menus'='asianmenus'
'asianmenus' anagrammed gives 'AMANUENSIS'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for amanuensis that I've seen before include "stenographer" , "Secretary" , "Literary assistant - scribe" , "who may work with dictator?" , "dictator's collaborator, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.