Chinese Cooking

Chinese was the earliest truly global cuisine. When the first Chinese laborers began to settle abroad, restaurants appeared in their wake. Yet Chinese has the curious distinction of being both one of the world's best-loved culinary traditions and one of the least understood. For more than a century, the overwhelming dominance of a simplified form of Cantonese cooking ensured that few foreigners experienced anything of its richness and sophistication—but today that is beginning to change.

Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water.

In 1784, passengers on the ship Empress of China became the first Americans to land in China and the first to eat Chinese food. Today there are over 40,000 Chinese restaurants across the United States - by far the most plentiful among all our ethnic eateries. Now, in Chop Suey, Andrew Coe provides the authoritative history of the American infatuation with Chinese food, telling its fascinating story for the first time.

Chinese 101: Takeout Recipes Plus More. Get your copy of the best and most unique Chinese recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Chinese. Chinese Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Chinese recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: Regional Diversity of Chinese Food Sichuan – Fiery and Bold...

Discover the secrets of authentic Chinese cuisine with 150 easy, healthy, and delicious recipes designed for beginners! Whether you’re craving the bold flavors of stir-fries, the comforting warmth of soups, or the delicate balance of dim sum, this cookbook makes it simple to bring restaurant-quality Chinese dishes to your home kitchen.

Whet Your Appetite with 1500 Days of Chinese Recipes for Every Occasion Uncover the mystique of Chinese culinary traditions, where each dish is a reflection of history, philosophy, and cultural symbolism. From the fiery woks of Sichuan to the delicate dim sum of Guangdong, savor the distinct flavors that emerge from China's diverse landscapes. Dive into the heart of China's culinary treasures with this meticulously crafted cookbook that transcends the ordinary. This cookbook invites you on an enchanting journey through millennia of gastronomic evolution, exploring the roots, regional ...

Chinese takeaway restaurants may be located all over the world. Every major city has a Chinatown, and more and more stores are stocking Asian ingredients, making it simpler to prepare authentic Chinese recipes.

Driving home after being kicked out of college, Tucker meets and picks up the mysterious Corinne Chang at a rest stop. Infatuated, and with nothing better to do, he ends up with her in St. Louis, where he gets a job as a chef in a Chinese restaurant. Even though he’s a gwai lo—a foreign devil—his cooking skills impress the Chinese patrons of the restaurant, and his wooing skills impress Corinne when she joins him there as a waitress.

According to Confucius, “an educated woman is a worthless woman,” but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness—is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations—looking, listening, touching, and asking—something a man can never do with a female patient.

In 1949, a young Chinese housewife arrived in Taiwan and transformed herself from a novice to a natural in the kitchen. She launched a career as a cookbook author and television cooking instructor. Years later, in America, flipping through her mother's copies of Fu Pei-mei's Chinese cookbooks, historian Michelle T. King discovered more than the recipes to meals of her childhood. She found, in Fu's story and in her food, a portal to another time, when a generation of middle-class female home cooks navigated the postwar transformations taking place across the world.

Discover the art of Chinese cooking in this comprehensive audio guide that brings the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced chef, "Chinese Food Cookbook: Delicious, Quick, and Easy-to-Prepare Meals" is your ultimate resource for mastering authentic recipes and techniques.

Kitchen Chinese, Ann Mah's funny and poignant first novel about a young Chinese-American woman who travels to Beijing to discover food, family, and herself, is a delight complete with mouthwatering descriptions of Asian culinary delicacies, from Peking duck and Mongolian hot pot to the colorful, lesser known ants in a tree, that will delight foodies everywhere. Mah's tale of clashing cultures, rival siblings, and fine dining is an unforgettable, unexpectedly sensual listening experience.

China is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of more than 1.4 billion. Chinese cuisine is an important part of Chinese culture. Chinese cuisine has influenced many other cuisines in Asia and beyond, with modifications made to fit the local palates. Chinese food staples such as rice, soy sauce, noodles, tea, chili oil, and tofu, and utensils such as chopsticks and the wok, can now be found worldwide. Some of the ore popular Chinese American dishes include Lo Mein Noodles, Beef with Broccoli, Fried Rice, General Tso's Chicken and Pork Dumplings. ...

Most people think about Chinese food as something for lunch or dinner. But it's so much more! Did you know that there are certain Chinese recipes that you can make for breakfast? What if you could cook your own Chinese food the next time you want to take a trip down to your favorite Chinese restaurant or order Chinese food delivery, and save the money that you would have spent on it? With Excel Chinese Cooking, that's a reality.

Discover the Symphony Within "Harmonic Eating" Unlock the secrets of vibrational nutrition and transform your health with "Harmonic Eating"—an immersive guide that harmonizes the ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science behind the energetic essence of our nourishment. Imagine a world where every bite you take not only fuels your body but aligns with your inner vibrational energy, promoting a profound sense of wellbeing. "Harmonic Eating" ushers you into this world, elegantly intertwining the rich tapestry of historical knowledge with the precision of modern scientific understanding. Your ...

Chinese Takeout at Home. Get your copy of the best and most unique Chinese recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Chinese. Chinese Food Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Chinese recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: Regional Diversity of Chinese Food Sichuan – Fiery and Bold Cantonese...

Asia Food. Forever. Get your copy of the best and most unique Asian recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Asia. Asian Dishes to Cook is a complete set of simple but very unique Asian recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The History of Asian Cuisine Balancing Flavors in Asian Cooking Freshness and ...

Over 90 Recipes for Instant Ramen Noodles in This Cookbook!In these tough economic times, it is important to find ways to save money, especially when feeding your family. Maybe you are a college student looking to save money by taking a break from fast food or paying at the cafeteria. Maybe you are a parent with a large family to feed or maybe you are just thrifty and need to find creative ways to save money without sacrificing flavor! This recipe book contains tons of tasty and creative hacks that go beyond the traditional with delicious options such as adding vegetables, cheese, meats and...

Gloria Chinese-English Bilingual Books are a great introduction to high-interest topics. In addition to the American English audio file in this audiobook, listeners will also have access to the audio files in Cantonese and Mandarin, read by the author at a slow pace for easy-to-use reference. These audio files are designed for older readers, such as adults, to read alongside early readers as young as from birth.

Both US Imperial and Metric Measurements in This Cookbook Welcome to "Rice Creations: Quick & Easy Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Desserts," your go-to guide for delicious rice dishes that fit into every meal of the day. Whether you’re preparing a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, a savory dinner, or a sweet dessert, this cookbook offers a wide variety of easy-to-make recipes using rice as the star ingredient. Packed with global flavors, you'll find everything from classic fried rice and comforting risottos to refreshing rice salads and indulgent rice puddings. Rice is ...