Yan-Kit’s Classic Chinese Cookbook

Learn to cook traditional Chinese food with this extensive collection of authentic Chinese recipes from Chinese cookery expert Yan-kit So. Dim-sum, dumplings, Cantonese food — you name it — this classic book has every recipe and cooking method you need to prepare delicious, authentic Chinese food.

With thirty years as a favorite in home kitchens everywhere, Yan-Kit’s Classic Chinese Cookbook is a staple for cooking traditional Chinese food. Now this bestselling cookbook is reborn with wonderful photography that makes cooking Chinese food recipes understandable and simple. Even inexperienced cooks can find easy recipes in this complete collection, and more experienced chefs will find plenty to challenge and delight them as well.

Step-by-step instructions, tips and techniques, and complete menu ideas make Yan-Kit’s Classic Chinese Cookbook inviting for home cooks of all skill levels: Find a new favorite dim-sum recipe, learn a great technique for dumplings, or polish your proficiency in the art of delicious Cantonese food. Yan-Kit’s proficiency and expertise in cooking authentic Chinese food makes her the ideal chef to begin a journey into cooking Chinese food, and a trusted ally in guiding you in more expert Chinese dishes.

Table of Contents

Contents
Foreword by Claudia Roden
Introduction
Ingredients
Equipment
Techniques
Hors d’oeuvres
Soups and fire pots
Fish and seafood
Poultry and eggs
Meat
Vegetables
Rice, noodles, and dumplings
Desserts
Regional Chinese cooking
Northern or Peking menu recipes
Eastern or Shanghai menu recipes
Western or Szechwan menu recipes
Southern or Cantonese menu recipes
Mixed regional menu recipes
Special recipes
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments