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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese cuisine is based around five fundamental taste elements: spicy (metal), sour (wood), bitter (fire), salty (water) and sweet (earth). Common ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes use: lemongrass, ginger, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird's eye chilli, lime and basil leaves. Vietnamese cooking is known for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil and reliance on herbs and vegetables; it is considered one of the healthiest cuisines ...

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.

Stir frying is a cooking technique in which ingredients are fried in a small amount of very hot oil while being stirred or tossed in a wok. Stir fry originated in China and in recent centuries has spread into other parts of Asia and the West. It is similar to sautéing in Western cultures. Not only is stir frying quick and easy, it is also healthy. It results in tender-crisp vegetables that retain more nutrients than if they were boiled. And since stir-frying requires only a small amount of oil, the fat content is low. Many different ingredients can be stir fried, from fresh vegetables, ...

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...

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.

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 ...

55 Egg Noodle Recipes in This Cookbook Egg noodles are the perfect base for many savory and even sweet dishes. Egg noodles are used quite often in casseroles. They are also used as a nest for rich sauces such as stroganoff or meat sauce. Most people have a bag of dried egg noodles in their cupboard. This recipe book gives simple steps on how to make egg noodles from scratch but it also gives instructions for a plethora of delicious meal that use egg noodles whether fresh or from a bag. Enjoy these yummy egg noodle recipes any day of the week.

80 Chicken Feet Recipe in This Cookbook Chicken feet are something that are thought of the part of the chicken to be thrown away or used in a Voodoo ritual. In reality, many parts of the world use chicken feet in their recipes. They use them in many rich and flavorful recipes. Farmers in the United States often send the chicken feet over seas to countries that enjoy this delicacy. However, you may be lucky enough to find them in some Asian grocery stores, farmer’s markets or other places. If you are lucky enough to find chicken feet, why not try some of these delicious recipes and enjoy! ...

Edamame is a young soybean still in the pod that is harvested early. Edamame originally came from East Asia. They are boiled or steamed and may be served with salt or other condiments. In Japan they are usually blanched. It contains complete protein, calcium, vitamin C, and other key nutrients. It can be eaten alone as a tasty snack or put them in soups, stir-fry and other dishes. Since edamame are soybeans, they are one of the best sources of soy. Soy is rich in phytoestrogens known as isoflavones. Soy isoflavones can produce estrogen-like activity in the body by mimicking the effects of ...

Embark on a thrilling gustatory adventure across the diverse landscapes of Asia with "The AI Chef Presents: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Asian Cuisine." This meticulously crafted book by experienced author Sid invites you to explore the tantalizing world of Asian cuisine without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen. Immerse yourself in the richness of Asian culinary traditions, as Sid takes you on a journey through the fragrant spices, vibrant colors, and delicate flavors that define each country's signature dish. From the fiery and aromatic Middle Eastern delights to the complex ...

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. ...