The Breath of a Wok Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Throug
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Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Ja
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
25.06.2013
Verlag
Simon + Schuster LLCSeitenzahl
256 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
135430 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781476740249
Award-winning author Grace Young invites you into the rich tradition of Chinese wok cooking in The Breath of a Woka deeply personal and visually stunning cookbook that celebrates the elusive magic of wok hay and the timeless art of stir-frying. As a child, Young was introduced to wok haythe uniquely prized flavor and aroma achieved when food is stir-fried to perfection. Her lifelong quest to understand and recreate that essence took her on a journey across the United States, Hong Kong, and mainland China, where she learned from revered culinary icons such as Cecilia Chiang, Florence Lin, and Ken Hom. Together with award-winning photographer Alan Richardson, Young captures the spirit, stories, and secrets of authentic Chinese cooking. With 125 mouthwatering recipes, The Breath of a Wok teaches home cooks how to master a range of traditional Chinese techniques, from stir-frying and steaming to deep-frying, smoking, and braising. Discover classics like Kung Pao Chicken and Moo Shoo Pork, alongside regional specialties such as Sizzling Pepper and Salt Shrimp, Three Teacup Chicken, and Scallion and Ginger Lo Mein. This beautifully designed cookbook is far more than a recipe collectionit's a culinary memoir and cultural travelogue, featuring:
- Practical guidance on choosing, seasoning, and maintaining a wok
- Personal stories and family traditions shared through cooking
- Vivid photography of artisan wok makers, bustling Hong Kong markets, and family gatherings
- A special visit with author Amy Tan preparing New Year's dumplings
- Menus for Chinese New Year and family-style meals
- An illustrated glossary and source guide for ingredients and cookware
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