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The guide to Chinese cooking

£30.00

‘There are seven essential things in life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea’. So goes the ancient Chinese proverb. So far, so familiar, perhaps, but Handa Cheng is keen to change our perception of Chinese food, and shed light on a cuisine that is rich and varied, with unique ingredients, techniques and traditions. In this comprehensive guide, Handa introduces the vastly different culinary regions of this immense country and their speciality dishes, from mouth-watering chicken to Mapo tofu to Yu Xiang aubergine. From luxurious imperial fare to frugal vegetarian recipes of Buddhist monks, Handa distils 5,000 years of history and food culture into 14 simple chapters, with easy, fresh recipes that are packed with ‘good to know’ tips and memories of his childhood in Wenzhou.

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Discover China’s rich and varied culinary landscape with the ultimate guide to Chinese cookery filled with recipes to recreate your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes.

From Cantonese classics to the bold and spicy flavours of Sichaun, and Dim Sum from Hong Kong, explore the vast array of culinary regions, ingredients, techniques, and traditions with 120 recipes from across China. From mouthwatering Asian classics such as Mapo Tofu, Char Siu, and Dan Dan Noodles to everyday staples, such as Steamed Eggs, Beef Congee, and Cheung Fun, there are simple and easy recipes to recreate beloved and timeless dishes at home. With chapters that get to the heart of key ingredients, you can discover an endless variety of noodles, ways to bring out the best in tofu, countless different types of dumpling to shape and fold, and how to cook perfect rice. “Good to Know” tips provide handy shortcuts to expand your skillset and give greater context to the culinary traditions of such a diverse country.

With an emphasis on everyday cooking and eating, The Guide to Chinese Cooking distills 5,000 years of Asian history and food culture into a comprehensive and accessible guide for Chinese food made easy, so that everyone can enjoy well-balanced, seasonal, and delicious favourites at home.