A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese)

Synopsis

James Beard Award winner Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey, hosts of the hit America&’s Test Kitchen series Hunger Pangs, show you the way to delicious Chinese cooking in this accessible, funny, heartfelt cookbook.From American Chinese classics (General Tso&’s Chicken) to Sichuan street foods (Dan Dan Mian) and Hong Kong dim sum favorites (Shu Mai), A Very Chinese Cookbook is ideal for both the Chinese food-curious and experienced cooks seeking a weekend soup dumpling project.Chock full of tips, techniques, stories, and friendly ingredient guides, with over 100 of ATK&’s trademark rigorous recipes—and even a magic trick with fortune cookies—the cookbook in your hands is very practical, very personal, and very Chinese indeed.Two Generations of Storytelling: Jeffrey recounts a lifelong love of cooking that began in childhood, growing up in Hong Kong, cooking at his mother&’s side, and exploring the street vendors and markets. Kevin dispenses practical wisdom that brings the recipes to life—why Beef Ho Fun is the mark of a great Cantonese chef; why Shu Mai is the world heavyweight champion of dumplings. Test Kitchen Techniques: From the basics of successful stir-frying to folding methods for Shanghai Soup Dumplings, careful instructions and abundant photos teach key steps.Chinatown Shopping Guide: From choosing the right soy sauce or vinegar to buying fresh noodles and seeking out superlative Buddhist-style chickens, let the Pangs be your trusted guides.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781954210486

Related ISBNs:

9781954210479

Publisher:

America's Test Kitchen

Date of Addition:

10/24/23

Copyrighted By:

America’s Test Kitchen

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.