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China is a very large country (the 3rd or 4th largest in area depending on the method of calculation used and what is included), with the largest population of any country in the world. Each region of China has its own distinctive culinary style and flavors, the regions being, Anhui ("Hui"), Cantonese (Yue"), Fujian ("Min"), Hunan ("Xiang"), Jiangsu ("Su" or "Yang"), Shandong ("Lu"), Szechuan ("Chuan") and Zhejiang ("Zhe"). There is also of course a large population of people of Chinese descent in many other countries, and these communities have developed both new dishes and variants on pre-existing dishes, by adapating Chinese cooking techniques to local tastes and ingredients.

In general, Chinese meals consist of two main elements:
  1. Main food (Mandarin: Zhushi) - Noodles, rice or steamed buns ("mantou").

  2. Accompanying dishes (Mandarin: Cai - literally translated this means "vegetable") Cai which in Mandarin means - Accompanying dishes of meat, fish or vegetables.
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Some of the most popular Chinese recipes and dishes include:
  • Century egg - This is a method of preparing chicken, duck or quail eggs. The eggs are preserved for several weeks or months in ash, clay, lime, salt, and rice straw. As a result of chemical reactions caused in the egg during this processing, the yolk of egg becomes dark green with a sulphur-ammonia smell, and the white becomes a brown transparent jelly. Century eggs can be eaten on their own as a side dish, or they can used in an ingredient in other dishes such as porridge (congee), omelettes, etc.

  • Congee - A Chinese version of porridge. It is usually made from rice, but it can also be made from barley, cornmeal, millet or sorghum.

  • Dumplings - Steamed ("jiaozi"), fried ("guotie"), or boiled ("shuijiao") dumplings. They can contain vegetables, meat, or meat and vegetables.

  • Egg roll - Chopped vegetables, meat, and sometimes noodles, wrapped in dough. The dough is then dipped in an egg wash, and finally deep-fried. Egg rolls are often eaten as appetizers, are sometimes called "spring rolls". In the United Kingdom, the dish is sometimes known as "pancake roll".

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  • General Tso's chicken - This dish is practically unknown in China itself, but is very popular in Chinese restaurants in the United States and Canada. It is deep fried chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce.

  • Kung Po (also known "Kung Pao") chicken - Spicy chicken. In China, the dish is made with Sichuan peppercorns, Shaoxing wine, and unroasted cashew nuts or peanuts. In the United States and Europe, the dish is often westernized using locally available ingredients and bell peppers.

    Kung Pao chicken

  • Peking duck - This dish originates from Beijing in China. It is made by glazing a duck in syrup and then roasting it, although in in the United Kingdom, the dish is usually known as "crispy aromatic duck" and is prepared using aromatic spices including five-spice powder, and by frying the duck instead of roasting. The key to eating this dish, is how it is served - the duck is carved in front of diners, and then eaten with steamed pancakes (Mandarin: pinyin), scallions and plum sauce.

  • Soy egg - A hard-boiled egg flavored with herbs and spices, and in soy sauce, sugar and water,

  • Wonton soup - Wontons are dumplings. There are many different varieties found in different Chinese cuisines. In the North American Chinese cuisine, wontons are often served in a clear broth soup.

    Wonton soup

  • Xiaolongbao - Steamed buns containing meat soup, seafood or vegetables. In the case of the meat soup containing variety, they are prepared by placing meat gelatin inside the bun before steaming, and the heat from the steam in the cooking process turns the gelatin into soup. Xiaolongbao can be made from raised or unraised flour - the version with raised flour are common throughout China (and are sometimes known as "baozi"), whereas the version made from unraised flour are most often eaten in southern China.

    Xiaolongbao

  • Zongzi - Glutinous rice and a filling, wrapped in bamboo leaves and then boiled or steamed.

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Chinese Cooking DVDs

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Chinese Take-out Main Course Cooking DVD

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  • Learn the Chinese take-out cooking style
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  • Unique cooking techniques for noodles and rice dishes
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Chinese Take-out food has become a popular staple in American Dining. The search to re-create them in your own kitchen has increased tremendously over the years. With the release of 4 videos by Chopstick Bowl's Chinese Take-out Cooking Series, you can now learn how to cook your favorite Chinese Take-out food simple and easy. It is like having your own 24 hours' Chinese Take-out Restaurant at home. The video shows you from preparing the ingredients; sauce making and cooking techniques, just like the Chinese Take-out restaurants. It is designed not just for the cooking enthusiasts but also for anyone who just loves Chinese food. The dishes are simple and easy to make. Unlike the regular cooking video which rush through each dish demonstration, this video has no time limits, you can see the end result and detail of each dish. There is no rush-rush, chop-chop, no lengthy instruction, no talk-show host, just simple straight forward step-by-step cooking instruction - real time cooking demonstration. You can learn at your own pace. If you have trouble following, just pause and rewind, it's that simple! In this Noodles and Rice video, you will learn the unique cooking techniques for dishes under this menu; types of noodles and rice used; proper way of rice cooking; how to combine sauces and ingredients that cover over 90% of this menu. If you love Noodles and Rice dishes, this video will definitely serve your craving! The other videos in this Chinese Take-out Cooking Series are Soups and Appetizers; Main Course and Specialty Dishes. All available in DVD format.

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Chinese Cookbooks

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Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking

By Fuchsia Dunlop

W. W. Norton & Company
Hardcover (395 pages)

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The Chinese call the province of Sichuan in southwest China "the land of plenty" and "the place for flavor." Although it is mostly known in the West for its hot-and-spicy dishes, the Chinese love Sichuan food for its inventive use of seasonings and its many styles of preparation. Fuchsia Dunlop immersed herself in Sichuanese cooking and culture for two years, gathering from regional chefs and home cooks a full range of recipes from soups to desserts. She provides glossaries of Sichuan's ingredients and cooking methods, and Chinese characters for and definitions of the twenty-three flavors at the heart of the Sichuanese culinary canon. Equally valuable for novices and experts, Land of Plenty teaches everything from how to wield a cleaver to how to make delicious Kung Pao chicken, offering a unique user-friendly introduction to one of China's richest cuisines. 16 pages of color photographs.

The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food

By Jennifer 8 Lee

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If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.

The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner

By Jaden Hair

Tuttle Publishing
Hardcover (160 pages)

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"What am I going to cook for dinner tonight?" It's a common lament for everyone, and the answer too often is something unhealthy, unappealing, or both in the form of expensive take-out. Jaden Hair comes to the rescue in The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook, a fantastic new cookbook stuffed with dozens upon dozens of foolproof Asian recipes that are quick and easy to do—all in time for tonight's supper!

Author and food blogger, Jaden Hair (steamykitchen.com) reveals her secret ingredient to create take-out favorite Broccoli Beef, shows you step-by-step in photos how to roll perfect Vietnamese Spring Rolls, how to make Thai Curry in less time than it takes to drive to a restaurant and teaches how, with only three main ingredients, you can fry up the crowd-favorite Firecracker Shrimp. With her irresistible sense of humor and accessible style, Jaden will have you running into your kitchen to start cooking!

The Everything Chinese Cookbook: From Wonton Soup to Sweet and Sour Chicken-300 Succulent Recipes from the Far East (Everything Series)

By Rhonda Lauret Parkinson

Adams Media
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The Everything Chinese Cookbook: From Wonton Soup to Sweet and Sour Chicken-300 Succulent Recipes from the Far East (Everything Series)
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Featuring hundreds of recipes, such as Snow Pea Stir-fry, Hot Chicken Salad, General Tso's Chicken, and Traditional Mu Shu Pork, The Everything® Chinese Cookbook makes preparing authentic Chinese dishes fun and easy! From basic Chinese flavors and dipping sauces, such as Quick and Easy Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, to Chinese cooking methods and meals, including Stir-fried Orange Beef, offers a diverse set of recipes perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Featuring delicious recipes for:
  • Appetizers, such as Crab Rangoon
  • Soups, such as Wonton Soup
  • Vegetable dishes, such as Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy
  • Beef dishes, such as Mongolian Beef with Rice Noodles
  • Pork dishes, such as Sweet and Sour Spareribs
  • Mouthwatering fiery dishes, such as Spicy Chicken with Cashews
  • Desserts, such as Sweet Baked Pineapple and Banana
The Everything® Chinese Cookbook will have you serving up tasty Chinese cuisine to tempt anyone!

Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking

By Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

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This new masterwork of Chinese cuisine showcases acclaimed chef Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's decades of culinary virtuosity. A series of lessons build skill, knowledge, and confidence as Lo guides the home cook step by step through the techniques, ingredients, and equipment that define Chinese cuisine. With more than 100 classic recipes and technique illustrations throughout, Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking makes the glories of this ancient cuisine utterly accessible. Stunning color photography reveals the treasures of old and new China, from the zigzagging alleys of historical Guangzhou to the bustle of city centers and faraway Chinatowns, as well as wonderful ingredients and gorgeous finished dishes. Step-by-step brush drawings illustrate Chinese cooking techniques. This lavish volume takes its place as the Chinese cookbook of choice in the cook's library.

GORDON RAMSAY'S FAST FOOD: RECIPES FROM "THE F WORD"

By GORDON RAMSAY

QUADRILLE PUBLISHING LTD
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Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province

By Fuchsia Dunlop

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  • Hunan is renowned for the fiery spirit of its people, its beautiful scenery, and its hearty peasant cooking.
  • Look for late imperial recipes like Numbing-and-Hot Chicken, Chairman Maos favorite Red-Braised Pork, soothing stews, and a myriad of colorful vegetable stir-fries. 65 color illustrations.
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Authentic recipes and fascinating tales from one of China's most vibrant culinary regions. Fuchsia Dunlop is the author of the much-loved and critically acclaimed Sichuanese cookbook Land of Plenty, which won the British Guild of Food Writers’ Jeremy Round Award for best first book and which critic John Thorne called “a seminal exploration of one of China’s great regional cuisines.” Now, with Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook, she introduces us to the delicious tastes of Hunan, Chairman Mao’s home province.

Hunan is renowned for the fiery spirit of its people, its beautiful scenery, and its hearty peasant cooking. In a selection of classic recipes interwoven with a wealth of history, legend, and anecdote, Dunlop brings to life this vibrant culinary region. Look for late imperial recipes like Numbing-and-Hot Chicken, Chairman Mao’s favorite Red-Braised Pork, soothing stews, and a myriad of colorful vegetable stir-fries. 65 color illustrations.

The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen: Classic Family Recipes for Celebration and Healing

By Grace Young

Simon & Schuster
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The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen: Classic Family Recipes for Celebration and Healing
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The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen, with its 150 recipes culled from a lifetime of family meals and culinary instruction, is much more than a cookbook. It is a daughter's tribute -- a collection of personal memories of the philosophy and superstitions behind culinary traditions that have been passed down through her Cantonese family, in which each ingredient has its own singular importance, the preparation of a meal is part of the joy of life, and the proper creation of a dish can have a favorable influence on health and good fortune. Each chapter begins with its own engaging story, offering insight into the Chinese beliefs that surround life-enhancing and spiritually calming meals. In addition, personal family photographs illustrate these stories and capture the spirit of China before the Revolution, when Young's family lived in Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

The first part, "Mastering the Fundamentals," provides instruction on the arts of steaming and stir-frying; the preparation of rice, panfried, and braised dishes; the proper selection of produce; and the fine arts of chopping and slicing. Part Two, "The Art of Celebration," concentrates on the more elaborate, complex, and meaningful dishes -- such as Shark's Fin Soup and West Lake Duck -- that are usually made with rare ingredients, and sweets such as Water Chestnut Cake and Sesame Balls. The final part, "Achieving Yin-Yang Harmony," explores the many Chinese beliefs about the healing properties of ginseng, gingko nuts, soybeans, dong quai, and the many vegetable and fruit soup preparations that balance and nourish the body. The stories and recipes combine to demonstrate the range of Cantonese cooking, from rich flavors and honored combinations to an overall appreciation of health, well-being, and prosperity.

In addition to the recipes, Young provides a complete glossary of dried herbs, spices, and fresh produce, accompanied by identifying photos and tips on where to purchase them. Unique traditional dishes, such as Savory Rice Tamales and Shrimp Dumplings, are also illustrated step by step, making the book easy to use. The central full-color photo section captures details of New Year's dishes and the Chinese home decorated in celebration, reminding one that these time-honored traditions live on, and the meals and their creation are connections to the past.

The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore

By Grace Young

Simon & Schuster
Hardcover (256 pages)

The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore
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When Grace Young was a child, her father instilled in her a lasting appreciation of wok hay, the highly prized but elusive taste that food achieves when properly stir-fried in a wok. As an adult, Young aspired to create that taste in her own kitchen. Her quest to master wok cooking led her throughout the United States, Hong Kong, and mainland China. Along with award-winning photographer Alan Richardson, Young sought the advice of home cooks, professional chefs, and esteemed culinary teachers like Cecilia Chiang, Florence Lin, and Ken Hom. Their instructions, stories, and recipes, gathered in this richly designed and illustrated volume, offer not only expert lessons in the art of wok cooking, but also capture a beautiful and timeless way of life.

With its emphasis on cooking with all the senses, The Breath of a Wok brings the techniques and flavors of old-world wok cooking into today's kitchen, enabling anyone to stir-fry with wok hay. IACP award-winner Young details the fundamentals of selecting, seasoning, and caring for a wok, as well as the range of the wok's uses; this surprisingly inexpensive utensil serves as the ultimate multipurpose kitchen tool. The 125 recipes are a testament to the versatility of the wok, with stir-fried, smoked, pan-fried, braised, boiled, poached, steamed, and deep-fried dishes that include not only the classics of wok cooking, like Kung Pao Chicken and Moo Shoo Pork, but also unusual dishes like Sizzling Pepper and Salt Shrimp, Three Teacup Chicken, and Scallion and Ginger Lo Mein. Young's elegant prose and Richardson's extraordinary photographs create a unique and unforgettable picture of artisan wok makers in mainland China, street markets in Hong Kong, and a "wok-a-thon" in which Young's family of aunties, uncles, and cousins cooks together in a lively exchange of recipes and stories. A visit with author Amy Tan also becomes a family event when Tan and her sisters prepare New Year's dumplings. Additionally, there are menus for family-style meals and for Chinese New Year festivities, an illustrated glossary, and a source guide to purchasing ingredients, woks, and accessories.

Written with the intimacy of a memoir and the immediacy of a travelogue, this recipe-rich volume is a celebration of cultural and culinary delights.

White Teeth: A Novel

By Zadie Smith

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One of the most talked about fictional debuts of recent years, "White Teeth" is a funny, generous, big-hearted novel, adored by critics and readers alike. Dealing - among many other things - with friendship, love, war, three cultures and three families over three generations, one brown mouse, and the tricky way the past has of coming back and biting you on the ankle, it is a life-affirming, riotous must-read of a book.
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Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking

By Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

Chronicle Books
Hardcover (384 pages)

Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking
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This new masterwork of Chinese cuisine showcases acclaimed chef Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's decades of culinary virtuosity. A series of lessons build skill, knowledge, and confidence as Lo guides the home cook step by step through the techniques, ingredients, and equipment that define Chinese cuisine. With more than 100 classic recipes and technique illustrations throughout, Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking makes the glories of this ancient cuisine utterly accessible. Stunning color photography reveals the treasures of old and new China, from the zigzagging alleys of historical Guangzhou to the bustle of city centers and faraway Chinatowns, as well as wonderful ingredients and gorgeous finished dishes. Step-by-step brush drawings illustrate Chinese cooking techniques. This lavish volume takes its place as the Chinese cookbook of choice in the cook's library.

The Key to Chinese Cooking

By Irene Kuo

Random House Value Publishing
Released: 1996-02-17
Hardcover (532 pages)

The Key to Chinese Cooking
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Illus. throughout. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4.

The Everything Chinese Cookbook: From Wonton Soup to Sweet and Sour Chicken-300 Succulent Recipes from the Far East (Everything Series)

By Rhonda Lauret Parkinson

Adams Media
Paperback (320 pages)

The Everything Chinese Cookbook: From Wonton Soup to Sweet and Sour Chicken-300 Succulent Recipes from the Far East (Everything Series)
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Featuring hundreds of recipes, such as Snow Pea Stir-fry, Hot Chicken Salad, General Tso's Chicken, and Traditional Mu Shu Pork, The Everything® Chinese Cookbook makes preparing authentic Chinese dishes fun and easy! From basic Chinese flavors and dipping sauces, such as Quick and Easy Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, to Chinese cooking methods and meals, including Stir-fried Orange Beef, offers a diverse set of recipes perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Featuring delicious recipes for:
  • Appetizers, such as Crab Rangoon
  • Soups, such as Wonton Soup
  • Vegetable dishes, such as Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy
  • Beef dishes, such as Mongolian Beef with Rice Noodles
  • Pork dishes, such as Sweet and Sour Spareribs
  • Mouthwatering fiery dishes, such as Spicy Chicken with Cashews
  • Desserts, such as Sweet Baked Pineapple and Banana
The Everything® Chinese Cookbook will have you serving up tasty Chinese cuisine to tempt anyone!

Chinese Cooking Made Easy: With Simple Sauces and Dressings (Wei-chuans cookbook)

By Mu-Tsun Lee

Wei-Chuan Publishing
Paperback (96 pages)

Chinese Cooking Made Easy: With Simple Sauces and Dressings (Wei-chuans cookbook)
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Here is the cookbook for people who want to cook Chinese food but are afraid that it is too time-consuming and complicated. Most of these recipes can be prepared in about 30 minutes using the oven, microwave, and nonstick pans in place of the traditional wok. 250 color photographs.

Simple Chinese Cooking

By Kylie Kwong

Studio
Hardcover (320 pages)

Simple Chinese Cooking
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Cooking Chinese food at home has truly never been easier--all you need is this book, a wok, and a quick trip to the supermarket

Simple Chinese Cooking offers Kylie Kwong’s philosophy of marrying the freshest ingredients and the simplest techniques to create amazing flavor. Kylie grew up devouring the mouthwatering heartiness of her mother’s traditional Cantonese cuisine. Armed with the fundamental techniques, she set out to give ancient tradition a modern twist and bring the joys of Chinese cooking to all. Now, people from all over the globe flock to her popular restaurant in Sydney, billy kwong. But in this book, she brings her delicious recipes to Chinese food lovers everywhere.

Simple Chinese Cooking demystifies the preparation of Chinese cuisine—with ingredients that are readily available in any grocery store, and recipes that are friendly and easy-to-follow. From soy sauce chicken and steamed fish fillets with ginger and spring onions, to prawn wonton soup, this book offers delicious everyday meals, as well as dishes that are perfect for entertaining. With succulent 4-color photographs throughout and step-by-step instructional pictures, Simple Chinese Cooking will guide anyone to create a delectable feast.

Chinese Cooking for Dummies

By Martin Yan

For Dummies
Paperback (360 pages)

Chinese Cooking for Dummies
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TV chef Martin Yan demystifies the art of Chinese cooking!

In this cookbook fromt he bestselling cookbook author and star of PBS-TV's Yan Can Cook," Martin Yan puts a contemporary spin on traditional Chinese cuisine for today's home cooks. Chock-full of tips on ingredients, cookware, and techniques, this basic handbook shows how to cleave vegetables with precision, stir-fry like a pro, and prepare a full menu with ease. In this fun and friendly cookbook, readers will find:

  • 100 taste-tested recipes, including classic dishes, regional specialties, and modern adaptations
  • Easy-to-understand instructions for cooking with or without a wok, as well as other techniques such as steaming
  • Step-by-step line drawings that illustrate the foods and techniques essential to Chinese cooking
  • Boxed features on Chinese customs and culture
  • Shopping guidelines for ingredients and tools

Quick & Easy Chinese: 70 Everyday Recipes

By Nancie McDermott

Chronicle Books
Paperback (184 pages)

Quick & Easy Chinese: 70 Everyday Recipes
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Throw away that take-out menu and turn to one of the recipes in this wonderful new cookbook. Using readily available ingredients and a few simple techniques Quick & Easy Chinese brings the delicious flavors of Asia into anyone's kitchen. Included are many familiar restaurant classics like Cashew Chicken Hot and Sour Soup and even Fortune Cookies—all simplified for easy home cooking. With a wide range of appetizers soups entrees drinks and desserts Quick & Easy Chinese will bring everyone good fortune and good eating.

Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking

By Fuchsia Dunlop

W. W. Norton & Company
Hardcover (395 pages)

Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking
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The Chinese call the province of Sichuan in southwest China "the land of plenty" and "the place for flavor." Although it is mostly known in the West for its hot-and-spicy dishes, the Chinese love Sichuan food for its inventive use of seasonings and its many styles of preparation. Fuchsia Dunlop immersed herself in Sichuanese cooking and culture for two years, gathering from regional chefs and home cooks a full range of recipes from soups to desserts. She provides glossaries of Sichuan's ingredients and cooking methods, and Chinese characters for and definitions of the twenty-three flavors at the heart of the Sichuanese culinary canon. Equally valuable for novices and experts, Land of Plenty teaches everything from how to wield a cleaver to how to make delicious Kung Pao chicken, offering a unique user-friendly introduction to one of China's richest cuisines. 16 pages of color photographs.

Heart Smart Chinese Cooking

By Stephen Wong

Douglas & McIntyre
Paperback (140 pages)

Heart Smart Chinese Cooking
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Make a significant difference to your health...while treating your tastebuds to fine Chinese cuisine! These Heartsmart recipes, endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, come from the kitchen of a Hong Kong-born chef, restaurant consultant, and writer--and they are scrumptious. You'll discover a whole new world of flavors, textures, and ingredients, one with a rainbow's variety of vegetables, whole grains, and limited amounts of well-seasoned meats. Several rich-tasting (but butter- and oil-free) stocks will help you get the most out of every recipe; they enhance the flavor of any ingredient, take little time, and freeze beautifully for future use. 100 easy-to-follow, lower-fat, lower-sodium dishes include such delicacies as Prawns with Cashews, Singapore Stir-Fried Noodles, Spicy Tangerine Beef, and Stir-Fried Chicken with Mango. Each one has a complete nutritional analysis, and there's a photo guide, fat-cutting secrets, simple new techniques and practical tips for everyday cooking, and information on substitutes for Chinese ingredients.

Everything You Want to Know About Chinese Cooking

By Pearl Chen Kong

Barrons Educational Series Inc
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