Part of the 'Flavours Of' series
Chinese cooking is more than just fried rice and chow mein - this new book will open your eyes to one of the world's greatest cuisines. All the classics are here: Stir-fried Bok Choy, Pot-sticker Dumplings, Wonton Soup and more - but these recipes are anything but predictable. Each one is fresh, delicious and easy to make.
Over 40 great recipes include amazing starters and party foods such as Mini Spring Rolls and Pork Buns. For main courses, try Steamed Sea Bass with Leeks, Lemon and Ginger, Peking Duck, Drunken Chicken, Mongolian Fire Pot and Lion's Head Meatballs.
Great vegetable dishes include Stir-fried Long Beans, and Mushrooms with Garlic and Black Bean Sauce, Rice and noodle dishes include Combination Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Hokkien Noodles, and Cellophane Noodle Salad.
For those with a sweet tooth, recipes like Toffee Apples or Almond Junket with Persimmons and Lychees are variations on the Chinese favourites of best-quality, ripe, fresh fruit.
The introductory section describes and illustrates the special ingredients important in Chinese cuisine, including vegetables, herbs and spices, and dried and preserved ingredients. Special preparation and cooking techniques are also illustrated in full colour photographs, for example stir-frying, chopping with cleavers and using Chinese steamers.
