Beginning in her grandmother's kitchen in California, the author travels to her family's home in China, and from there fans out to embrace Hakka cooking across the globe. She likens Hakka cooking to a nomadic type of 'soul food', or a hearty cooking tradition that responds to a shared history of hardship and oppression.
Martin Yan Book order (chronological)
Martin Yan is a Chinese-born Hong Kong-American chef and food writer. He is renowned for his award-winning PBS-TV cooking show, 'Yan Can Cook,' which he has hosted since 1982. His work centers on sharing the joy of cooking and the exploration of flavors.





Chinese Cooking For Dummies
- 360 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Discover the joys of Chinese cooking with acclaimed chef Martin Yan! This book offers over 100 simple and authentic recipes, blending tradition with innovation. Learn essential techniques, from using a wok to preparing flavorful dips and sauces, and explore Chinese culinary culture. Perfect for any home chef!
In this comprehensive guide to Asian cooking, Martin Yan has collected his favorite recipes and best advice from almost 20 years of his long-running public television series, "Yan Can Cook."
Yan Can Cook: Everybody's Wokking
- 175 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Everybody's Wokking by Martin Yan Excellent Book, Well Written, Very Insightful and Helpful, Keeps you reading!