Finally, the basics of Asian cooking! Rediscover the world of woks and soy sauce. Let us guide you-from lemon grass to tamarind, from tea drinking to meditation, from lessons in eating with chopsticks to making flowers out of cherry tomatoes. Eternal balance-pure Asia! It all comes down to yin and yang. Book jacket.
You don't need to be Asian or go to cooking school to make great Asian food at home, and the author of Asian Cooking for Beginners is proof of that! Especially in the age of the internet, there is no reason everyone can't cook Asian food: no matter where you live, you can have even the most "exotic" ingredients delivered to your home. This book collects together classics of Asian cooking from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and elsewhere, and presents the recipes in an accessible, straight-forward style that makes it easy for you to cook authentic-tasting Asian food. Including detailed infomation on locating ingredients and on different ingredient brands, this is a wonderful introduction for all lovers of Asian cooking, from beginner to experienced cook.
The Beloved Classic is Back in Print! A Sampling of Glowing Reviews Tell Why How to Cook and Eat in Chinese is a Classic "Each recipe (and there are hundreds) is lucidly written, the measurements and cooking times as accurate as any starched American home economist could wish for. . . . Having once cooked and eaten in Chinese with Mrs. Chao, one can easily understand why the authors of that great American cookbook, The Joy of Cooking, say, as they disparagingly present in their own book a recipe for Chop Suey, 'To get the feeling of true Chinese food, read Mrs. Buwei Yang Chao's delightful How to Cook and Eat in Chinese.'" -Michael Field, New York Review of Books "Something novel in the way of a cookbook. . . . [It] strikes us as being an authentic account of the Chinese culinary system, which is every bit as complicated as the culture that has produced it". -The New York Times "The Real Deal: I had (and well used) this book for years . . . I love Chinese food, and have read and sampled from dozens of Chinese cookbooks over the years, but this is still my favorite. How To Cook and Eat In Chinese is the real deal." -Amazon Review How to Cook and Eat in Chinese is "more than a cookbook: It is the stage on which Mrs. Chao unfolds a personal, family, and cultural drama." -Janet Theophano, author Eat My Words "Funny! Interesting, unusual and funny. [This is] not just your regular cookbook in form or content. The recipes are good, original and the way the book is written is interesting. [It is] just as interesting to read it for pleasure, as to use as a cookbook." -Amazon Review "There is not a dish in its pages which an American . . . cannot produce, without qualms. . . . As for Mrs. Chao, I would like to nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize. For what better road to universal peace is there than to gather around the table where new and delicious dishes are set forth, dishes which, though yet untasted by us, we are destined to enjoy and love?" -Pearl S. Buck
Celebrity chef, Asian cooking expert and TV personality Jet Tila has compiled the best-of-the-best 101 Eastern recipes that every home cook needs to try before they die! The dishes are authentic yet unique to Jet--drawn from his varied cooking experience, unique heritage and travels. The dishes are also approachable--with simplified techniques, weeknight-friendly total cook times and ingredients commonly found in most urban grocery stores today.
Fuchsia Dunlop trained as a chef at China's leading cooking school and is internationally renowned for her delicious recipes and brilliant writing about Chinese food. Every Grain of Rice is inspired by the healthy and vibrant home cooking of southern China, in which meat and fish are enjoyed in moderation, but vegetables play the starring role. Try your hand at blanched choy sum with sizzling oil, Hangzhou broad beans with ham, pock-marked old woman's beancurd or steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms, or, if you've ever in need of a quick fix, Fuchsia's emergency late-night noodles. Many of the recipes require few ingredients and are startlingly easy to make. The book includes a comprehensive introduction to the key seasonings and techniques of the Chinese kitchen, as well as the 'magic ingredients' that can transform modest vegetarian ingredients into wonderful delicacies. With stunning photography and clear instructions, this is an essential volume for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
Rotisserie ovens have maintained their popularity for years, and this book offers you a collection of recipes to get the most from yours. Use the rotisserie to prepare delicious meats and poultry the healthy way, with even cooking and self-basting. Author Sandra Rudloff also includes sections on rubs, marinades and glazes.
Asian cooks are masters at retaining the goodness of their raw materials, creating surprising and often spicy taste sensations that stimulate the palate. The selection of recipes found in The Asian Kitchen come from master chefs across Asia, and can be prepared by anyone with a minimum of effort. A unique offering of cuisine from around Asia, including tangy Thai salads, wholesome Vietnamese soups, aromatic Indian curries, hearty Chinese noodles and delicate Japanese sushi, The Asian Kitchen is a great introduction to Asian cooking.
The Complete Asian Cooking Companion reflects the great diversity that is Asian cuisine, from authentic recipes steeped in history to contemporary classics and ultramodern fusion of east and west styles. Apart from being full of wondrous flavors and textures, the recipes presented here are healthy, using fresh ingredients. They are also easy to prepare, true to the Asian food philosophy.