Publisher:San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, c2009.
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The market as classroom. Creating a Chinese pantry ; A collection of basics ; Stir-frying ; Steaming ; Poaching in a wok ; Chinese cooking in a pot ; The barbecue ; Good soups ; Making sense of noodles -- The market becomes regional. More ingredients and the sand clay pot ; A new collection of basics ; A discussion of breads ; Cooking in the sand clay pot ; Rice without limits ; Chinese cooking, North to South -- The market particular. A final collection of basics ; Taming the wild exotics ; A taste of tea ; Vegetables as the way ; A second cooking tour, North to South ; A discussion of sweets ; Creating menus in the Chinese manner ; Serving wines, East and West, with Chinese foods.
Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2009 December #1
Yin-Fei Lo's latest cookbook is visually stunningâwith brush calligraphy, decorative borders, and full-page color photographsâas well as a comprehensive and educational guide that fulfills the promise of how to master Chinese cooking. The Chinese-born author includes 150 classic recipes as well as essays exploring regional and cultural traditions and Chinese history. The Chinese pantry section is a must-read guide to ingredients, while illustrated techniques demystify processes including stuffing bean curd cakes and forming dumplings. Recipe notes lend expert advice for freezing, preparation, and serving. Divided into three parts that can be slightly confusing ("The Market as Classroom"; "The Market Becomes Regional"; "The Market Particular"), the book offers recipes including popular dishes such as pot stickers, spring rolls, and General Tso's chicken, in addition to more adventurous selections including sea cucumbers braised with steamed black mushrooms. This is a gorgeous holiday gift. (Jan.)
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