{"product_id":"easy-chinese-recipes-family-favorites-from-dim-sum-to-kung-pao","title":"Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references (p. 140) and index.;Presents a collection of recipes for traditional and popular Chinese dishes, with tips on ingredients, equipment, and cooking techniques and divided into such categories as appetizers, soups, dumplings, meat dishes, vegetables, and desserts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eBasic Cooking Techniques and Tips\u003cbr\u003e Basic Tools and Utensils\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Chinese Ingredients\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Basics \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSteamed Rice \n \u003cbr\u003e Chili Oil \n \u003cbr\u003e Sichuan Peppercorn Oil \n \u003cbr\u003ePickled Green Chilies \n \u003cbr\u003eCantonese-style Steamed Fish Sauce \n \u003cbr\u003eChinese Barbeque Sauce \n \u003cbr\u003eShrimp Mousse \n \u003cbr\u003eSweet-and-Sour Sauce \n \u003cbr\u003eCucumber Salad \n \u003cbr\u003eHomemade Chicken Stock \n \u003cbr\u003eHomemade Dumpling Wrapper \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/i\u003e Appetizers \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTasty Lettuce Wraps \n \u003cbr\u003eSalt and Pepper Squid \n \u003cbr\u003eCrispy Fried Wontons \n \u003cbr\u003eSesame Shrimp Toast \n \u003cbr\u003eStuffed Crab Claws \n \u003cbr\u003eCrunchy Shrimp Balls \n \u003cbr\u003eTangy BBQ Pork Ribs \n \u003cbr\u003eFried Chicken Wings \n \u003cbr\u003eGreen Onion Pancakes \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChapter 2 \u003c\/i\u003e Soups \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWest Lake Beef Soup \n \u003cbr\u003eSweet Corn and Chicken Soup \n \u003cbr\u003ePork Dumpling Soup \n \u003cbr\u003eSimple Egg Drop Soup \n \u003cbr\u003eMixed Seafood and Tofu Soup \n \u003cbr\u003eHot and Sour Soup \n \u003cbr\u003eShrimp Wonton Soup \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChapter 3 \u003c\/i\u003eDim Sum and Dumplings \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCrispy Shrimp Dumplings \n \u003cbr\u003eSweet Pork Buns \n \u003cbr\u003eBaked Barbeque Pork Puffs \n \u003cbr\u003eClassic Spring Rolls \n \u003cbr\u003eDelicious Pot Stickers \n \u003cbr\u003ePork and Chive Dumplings \n \u003cbr\u003eSteamed Chicken and Mushroom Dumplings \n \u003cbr\u003eShrimp and Yellow Chive Dumplings \n \u003cbr\u003eDumpling Dipping Sauce \n \u003cbr\u003eSiu Mai \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/i\u003e Beef and Pork \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCrispy Roast Pork \n \u003cbr\u003eSichuanese Twice-Cooked Pork \n \u003cbr\u003eMongolian Beef \n \u003cbr\u003eBlack Pepper Beef \n \u003cbr\u003eSweet-and-Sour Pork \n \u003cbr\u003eCantonese BBQ Pork \n \u003cbr\u003ePork Ribs with Black Beans \n \u003cbr\u003eBeef with Broccoli \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 5 Poultry \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKung Pao Chicken \n \u003cbr\u003eChicken with Garlic Sauce \n \u003cbr\u003eBlack Bean Sauce with Chicken \n \u003cbr\u003eSichuan Spicy Chicken \n \u003cbr\u003eOrange Chicken \n \u003cbr\u003eCashew Chicken \n \u003cbr\u003eLemon Chicken \n \u003cbr\u003eRoast Duck \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e Chapter 6\u003c\/i\u003e Seafood \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eShrimp with Snow Peas \n \u003cbr\u003eSauteed Scallops with Asparagus \n \u003cbr\u003eBlack Bean Sauce Clams \n \u003cbr\u003eHoney Walnut Shrimp \n \u003cbr\u003eSucculent Steamed Fish Fillets \n \u003cbr\u003eClams with Ginger and Green Onions \n \u003cbr\u003eSweet-and-Sour Fish \n \u003cbr\u003eOysters Steamed in the Half-Shell \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 7 Vegetables, Tofu and Eggs \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSichuan Eggplant \n \u003cbr\u003eTea Leaf Eggs \n \u003cbr\u003eScrambled Eggs with Shrimp \n \u003cbr\u003eMapo Tofu \n \u003cbr\u003eChinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce \n \u003cbr\u003eSichuan String Beans \n \u003cbr\u003eClay Pot Tofu \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/i\u003e Rice and Noodles \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFried Rice Vermicelli with Shrimp \n \u003cbr\u003eYangzhou Fried Rice \n \u003cbr\u003eClassic Shrimp Fried Rice \n \u003cbr\u003eSeafood Chow Fun Noodles \n \u003cbr\u003eShanghai Fried Noodles \n \u003cbr\u003eBeef Chow Fun Noodles \n \u003cbr\u003eHomestyle Chow Mein Noodles \n \u003cbr\u003eCrispy Pan-fried Noodles \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/i\u003e Desserts and Drinks \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSweet Peanut Nuggets \n \u003cbr\u003eFresh Mango Pudding \n \u003cbr\u003eShaved Ice with Fresh Fruits \n \u003cbr\u003eSweet Boba Milk Tea \n \u003cbr\u003eFlakey Sweet Egg Tarts \n \u003cbr\u003eRed Bean Pancakes \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eResource Guide\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Demystifying basic Chinese cookery, everything is clear, every recipe easily accessible, every one easy to follow in this volume. If new to Chinese cuisine, read the author's passion and perfection as you make every recipe. [...] This book is at the top of its genre.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"One of the first things I do with a new cookbook is thumb through the pages to get a feel for the layout. Low's book has great photos of the dishes and photos showing tips\/techniques; I wouldn't expect anything less from a world-renowned blogger (http: \/\/www.rasamalaysia.com\/). A few more likes, especially appreciated in ethnic cookbooks, are the chapters containing cooking tips and techniques; description of equipment and utensils; and, more importantly, a description of ingredients with photos of the common brands of bottled and jarred sauces\/condiments. I may not be able to read Chinese, but I'm pretty good at matching pictures.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheDaringKitchen.com\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The theme is \"easy,\" but Low offers an intriguing range of Chinese food, not just pared-down, simple dishes for beginners.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLA Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Keeping matters simple without descending into the simplistic, Low presents a few dozen standard Chinese recipes from both Cantonese and Sichuan traditions.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The book is a labor of love for Low, who in addition to penning the recipes and explanations, also styled and shot the food--in all 80 Chinese dishes harvested from her blog entries. You will find popular Chinese classics like Fried Rice, Tea Leaf Eggs, as well as \n\u003ci\u003edim sum\u003c\/i\u003e items that Low has perfected at home, and American favorites like Mongolian Beef, and Beef with Broccoli. This book is ideal for beginner cooks and those looking for some simple, mid-week meal ideas.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlavours Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Her recipes are beyond amazing, and her photography is just stunning, to say the least. \"-- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBabble.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"And now Bee's authored the cookbook \n\u003ci\u003eEasy Chinese Recipes, Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring over 80 Chinese recipes perfect for the novice cook and anyone that doesn't have a Chinese restaurant right next door.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoodieCrush.com\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Plumb Bee's debut cookbook and you'll find interesting nuggets of information that she's plucked from Asian kitchens. To frame her book \"easy\" is to downgrade it because \"easy\" often connotes shortcuts. In reality, the book is dotted with nifty tidbits to help you understand certain aspects of Chinese cooking.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVietWorldKitchen.com\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBorn and raised in Malaysia, \n\u003cb\u003eBee Yinn Low\u003c\/b\u003e is a Chinese-Malaysian. She is the publisher behind the hugely successful and popular Asian recipes site at Rasa Malaysia ( \n\u003ci\u003eRasaMalaysia.com, \u003c\/i\u003e), which is currently the largest independent Asian recipes blog on the web. Previous to her blog, Bee worked as a business executive in one of the world's largest media companies, specializing in social media, online marketing and international business development in the United States, China and other Asian Countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCook all your favorite Chinese dishes at home with this easy-to-follow Chinese cookbook!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrowing up in a Chinese household in Malaysia where cuisine and culture were inseparable, Bee Yinn Low developed a deep love and appreciation for food. Her early memories of helping her mother prepare steamy and fragrant Chinese meals solidified into a way of life for Bee as a working woman in Southern California. A love of Chinese food didn't translate well to a modern Western lifestyle due to time and ingredient constraints. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRather than give up her favorite foods, Bee experimented with recreating the unforgettable flavors of her youth with her limited time and using ingredients found in local supermarkets. She managed to develop versions of her favorite Chinese dishes that had all the taste--but were a lot less work! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003ci\u003eEasy Chinese Recipes, \u003c\/i\u003e Bee shares her passion and expertise in Chinese cooking. It features a collection of Bee's all-time favorite dishes--the foods she loves to cook and eat at home. She includes updated traditional family recipes along with her own versions of the best Chinese restaurant dishes from around Asia. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFavorite Chinese recipes include: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Crispy Shrimp Dumplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kung Pao Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sweet-and-Sour Pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Homestyle Chow Mein Noodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mongolian Beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBuilding off her passion, expertise and the avid following she has on her website, \n\u003ci\u003erasamalaysia.com, \u003c\/i\u003e the Internet's most popular Asian food and cooking site, \n\u003ci\u003eEasy Chinese Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to become the go-to book for cooks interested in creating Chinese meals at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/15\/2011 pg. 101 (EAN 9780804841474, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 21 (EAN 9780804841474, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Low, Bee Yinn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011-09-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Chinese|Cooking|Methods|Wok|Cooking|History|Cooking|Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking, Chinese|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.15 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804841474\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804841474\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154433310998,"sku":"SP-9780804841474","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780804841474_spiral.png?v=1774944306","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/easy-chinese-recipes-family-favorites-from-dim-sum-to-kung-pao","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}