This author delves into the rich world of Chinese cuisine, revealing its profound connections to philosophy and history. Her aim is to demystify Chinese culinary art, which is often surrounded by misunderstandings. Through her writings and teaching, she shares an approach that emphasizes philosophy as the foundation, techniques as the building blocks, and delicious food as the natural outcome. Her work invites readers to discover and appreciate Chinese cuisine in all its complexity and beauty.
This book offers an introduction to Asian cuisines, featuring a guide to essential equipment and utensils. It includes a visual catalog of ingredients, tips on selecting the best ones, their culinary uses, storage advice, and special cooking techniques.
Deh-Ta Hsiung shares his life-long knowledge of Chinese restaurant cooking to help you successfully reproduce your favourite meals at home - from a simple, single dish to an elaborate, grand feast. In a clear, straightforward style, he vividly reveals the elusive secrets that produce perfection. He shows you each crucial stage of preparation to enable you to recreate the harmonious blending of subtle flavours, delicate textures, aromas, colours and shapes that are the hallmarks of authentic Chinese restaurant cooking. This updated version of Chinese Cookery Secrets contains recipes for dishes as diverse as 'Smoked' Chicken, Deep-Fried Squid and delicious Iron-Place Sizzled meat and fish dishes, sure to be a wonderful centerpiece for any dinner party, to takeaway staples like Egg Fried Rice and Sweet and Sour Chicken.