Ken Hom Books

This is the one and only cookbook of its kind you'll ever need. Ken Hom has worked his customary magic to bring Thai food - one of today's most popular cuisines - within everyone's reach. The 130 wonderfully exotic recipes are clear and simple to follow and many are illustrated with exquisite colour photographs that conjure up the exciting flavours of Thai food. There are classic dishes such as a traditional Fragrant Prawn and Lemongrass Soup and Green Curry Beef as well as other more unusual delicacies such as Wok-roasted Clams with Chilli - all capturing the distinctive taste of Thailand and all bearing the trademark stamp of Ken Hom's unique brand of east-meets-west cookery. A truly inspirational cookbook from the undisputed king of Oriental cooking.

There's no cuisine that is richer in flavor, color, texture, variety, and tradition than Chinese cooking. From the familiar to the exotic, this comprehensive and stunningly illustrated sourcebook, organized by ingredient, is a master chef's catalog of what makes this centuries-old cuisine so vibrant today. Complete with historical background, information on buying and storing ingredients, and exquisite recipes, The Chinese Kitchen is a must-have for everyone's cookbook shelf. Entries include: Bean Sprouts - Black Bean Sauce - Chinese Cabbage - Dumplings - Eggplant - Five-Spice Powder - Ginger - Lotus Root - Peanuts - Plum Sauce - Shrimp Paste - Soft-Shell Crab - Straw Mushrooms - Tofu - Tea - Wontons - Water Chestnuts - and much more.

The wok has been in use in China for over 2,000 years, but only in the past two decades has it found its way into kitchens around the world. In this first-ever all-wok cookbook, Chinese cooking master Ken Horn shows readers how to steam, stir-fry, boil, deep fry, and even bake with their woks. From Vietnamese-Style Spring Rolls and Stir-Fried Spicy Broccoli to treats like Warm Berry Compote with Basil and Poached Ginger Pears, Horn brings gourmet Asian cooking into kitchens everywhere. Creatively blending ingredients from all corners of the world, this collection of new dishes will both inspire and surprise. And in a world where time is in all-too-short supply, Ken Hom's Hot Wok provides innumerable ways to get tasty, healthy, and easy-to-make meals on the table fast.

Discusses 32 common vegetables and 43 major ingredients used in oriental cooking, and includes details on equipment and techniques

The Hamlyn Classic Recipes Series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer - noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes. Ken Hom is regarded as the world's leading authority on Chinese cookery and here shares over 75 of his finest recipes, honouring the simplicity and freshness of Chinese food. From the secret to the best Bok choy chicken soup to timeless dishes such as Five-spice fish and Beef dumplings, this exquisite book will help you to recreate a classic oriental feast at home

With over a million copies sold, this Chinese cookbook showcases Ken Hom's expertise in authentic cuisine, developed through more than 30 years of television cooking. It presents a variety of delicious dishes with clear instructions and stunning photography, making it an essential addition to any culinary collection. As part of the collectible Hamlyn Classic Recipes series, it offers both visual appeal and practical guidance for home cooks.

One of a series featuring BBC television cooks, this book offers a selection of Chinese recipes from previous books by Ken Hom. Each of the 35 recipes is accompanied by notes on nutritional value and fat content, tips for preparation and, where appropriate, freezing instructions.

"In SIMPLE ASIAN COOKERY, Ken Hom expands the culinary horizon with the food of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The increasing popularity of Indian, Chinese and Thai food has led many cooks to explore further afield, and here Ken presents 40 simple, healthy and delicious dishes from the Far East. The cuisines of these countries are characterized by a variety of flavours and cooking techniques- the fresh, sweet and sour flavours of Indonesia (Hot and Sour Indonesian Prawns); the fragrant curries (Malaysian Fish Curry) and spicy grilled meats of Malaysia; the fast fusion food of Singapore (Fragrant Singapore-style Prawn Curry); and the delicate and aromatic cooking of Vietnam (Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls). With a menu planner, step-by-step instructions and a guide to essential ingredients and equipment, SIMPLE ASIAN COOKERY will tempt cooks everywhere."