This title helps to bring the tastes, textures and traditions of this classic Chinese style of dining to your own home. Whether steamed or fried, vegetable or meat, roll or dumpling, there is a delicious bite here to tempt everybody's tastebuds. You can try classic Yam Cake, steamed Jicama Dumplings, crispy Sesame-coated Chicken, world-famous Roast Pork Dumplings or irresistible Deep-fried Wontons. It offers 100 photographs that include step-by-step images and inspirational pictures of each finished dish, making it simple to create professional-looking morsels. It includes nutritional notes that are provided for every recipe. It covers various cook's tips that explain unusual ingredients and techniques, and variations provide ideas for ringing the changes. Dim sum is a traditional style of eating, where bite-sized tidbits are served for shared dining. This beautiful book makes authentic Chinese dim sum accessible to the home cook. It opens with a practical introduction to the cuisine, with essential information on ingredients and equipment. More than 25 recipes follow, with a diverse selection of dishes from all over China. There is something for every occasion, with vegetable, shellfish, poultry or meat offerings. Choose from Chive Dumplings, Quail's Eggs Sesame Toast, Beef Cakes, or Pork and Cabbage Dumplings. Photographs show tricky stages of preparation, as well as the finished dish, so it is easy to see the results you are aiming to achieve. With easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of tips and variations throughout, this book will be a perfect addition to the kitchen shelf of every keen cook.

Explore the cuisine of this lesser-known area of China, in a stunning collection of 75 authentic recipes, including Sweet Turnip dumplings, Fried Fish Balls, Beggar's Chicken, Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs and Jia Jiang Noodles. 370 exquisite photographs include a mouth-watering picture of each finished dish and step-by-step sequences. Full nutritional information is provided for every recipe. This book is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

WINNER 'Best China Cookbook' UK Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2020/1. From bustling cosmopolitan cities to remote rural landscapes, this comprehensive volume explores the varied food and cooking of China with fascinating background information on the local geography and culinary history. Bringing together classic dishes, from the old imperial kitchens of Beijing to the tea houses of southern China, expert Terry Tan explores the diverse regions and introduces the reader to local ingredients and cooking methods. Chinese food is justifiably loved the world over, but take a closer look, and you'll discover that there is much more to this nation's cooking than the dishes offered at many restaurants. From aromatic soups and simple stir-fries, and rice and noodle staples, to banquet-style roasted meats, with congees, dim sum, and sizzling street food along the way, this is a must-have reference for anyone who is passionate about the food of China. A culinary tour of China, spanning the Mandarin cooking of the north, Cantonese dishes in the south, Sichuan food in the east and Shanghai cuisine in the west. An extensive introduction explores the history and traditions, the ingredients and how to prepare and use them, and clear step-by-step recipes will guide you to success, with evocative images throughout. Recipes include all the well-known classics - Beijing Duck, Crispy Chilli Beef, Pork Dumplings, Dan-Dan Noodles - as well as unusual local delicacies such as Lobster Noodles, Beggars' Chicken, Black Rice Porridge, and Red Beans in Syrup.

This title features 75 regional recipes from Beijing and Northern China. From the modern restaurants of Beijing to the home kitchens of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi and Shandong, this book brings together traditional Mandarin cuisine and the foods of the northern provinces. You can discover world-famous dishes and unusual local recipes, including Lotus Leaf Dumplings, Braised Quails, Stewed Spare Ribs, Sliced Beef and Bamboo Shoots, Mandarin Pancakes and Caramelized Apples. A concise introduction provides all the information you need to understand the origins and history of Mandarin food and cooking, with a helpful guide to the essential ingredients, tools and equipment you will need. 370 delightful photographs by Martin Brigdale include a mouthwatering picture of each finished dish, making it easy to achieve success with every recipe. Nutritional information is provided throughout. From majestic Beijing and the awe-inspiring Great Wall to ancient Buddhist temples and the vast Yellow River, northern China is historically, geographically and culturally diverse. The Beijing school of cooking contains recipes from the imperial kitchens of the Forbidden City, but is also influenced by the vast, unforgiving lands to the north. In this fascinating new book, Terry Tan explores the varied dishes that make up the menus of northern China. There are 75 authentic recipes from Beijing and the surrounding provinces, with chapters covering soups and dim sum; fish and shellfish; poultry; meat and game; pancakes, breads and noodles; vegetables, and sweet things. This sumptuous book makes Chinese food accessible to every cook.

This title presents 75 regional recipes from Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guizhou and Shaanxi, in over 370 photographs. From the vibrant metropolises of Chengdu and Xi'an to the spectacular rice terraces of the Yangzte basin, explore west China's ancient cuisine in this stunning new book. Discover the sizzle of Sichuan peppercorns, spicy chillies and pungent aromatics in this collection of 75 authentic recipes, including Chrysanthemum Fish Hot Pot, Chilli Squid, Crispy Chilli Beef and Dan Dan Noodles. Chapters cover all the courses, including fiery soups and dim sum, fresh fish and shellfish, tender poultry, aromatic meat, classic rice and noodles, piquant vegetable dishes and unusual sweet things. There is an informative introduction that traces the history of western Chinese food culture and provides an illustrated guide to the ingredients, tools and equipment you will need. This irresistible volume is brought to life with more than 370 mouthwatering photographs, and step-by-step instructions ensure perfect results each time. It includes nutritional information for each recipe. Sichuan, known as 'the land of plenty', is home to a sizzling cuisine that has become a favourite around the world. In this exquisite new book, Terry Tan explores the diverse landscapes and cultures of west China. Following an insightful introduction, 75 recipes cover many famous dishes, including classic recipes, such as Corn Soup, Aromatic Crispy Duck, Pickled Mustard Greens and Red Bean Paste Pancakes. Brimming with inspirational photographs, cook's tips and variations, this is the essential volume for all lovers of spicy and aromatic food.

Cookbook author, TV chef and food writer Terry Tan takes a trip down memory lane in "Stir-Fried and Not Shaken," TanAEs intriguing memoir into Singapore's past. Lap up the mirth of TanAEs anecdotal observations, and enjoy memories that would otherwise be relegated to the mists of history.