{"product_id":"chinese-cuisine-recipes-and-anecdotes-from-chinese-gastronomic-culture-9780228105152","title":"Chinese Cuisine: Recipes and Anecdotes from Chinese Gastronomic Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e In China, our authors say, one is saluted in any venue with the question, \"Have you eaten?\" This simple phrase suggests how deeply anchored nourishment is in Chinese daily life. Food is about sustenance, but also communication of love and respect. A meal is about food but also memories and friendship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is the fourth in a series of illustrated guides to Asian cuisines and food culture. In it, you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e An introduction to the three important daily meals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Utensils from chopsticks to bamboo steamers and woks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Cutting and chopping tools and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sauces and broths\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Ingredients like bok choi, oyster sauce, kumquats and chillies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Then a rundown on the eight regional Chinese cuisines, which are very different from Hunan to Sichuan: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Main ingredients: wontons and noodles, rice in all its forms, mushrooms and sprouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The principal proteins: pork, chicken and tofu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Chinese herbal medicines and foods that cure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Street food, dishes for special occasions and cakes for birthdays (steamed sponge cake, mooncake).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Charming full-color illustrations show every kind of ingredient and dish, from the familiar to the unusual, and depict people in authentic situations enjoying food in their homes, at restaurants and on the street. The color illustrations of vegetables, utensils and labels make this guide very easy to follow for the novice and a warm reminder for readers of Chinese heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Margot Zhang is the author of \u003ci\u003eChinese Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878034542866,"sku":"9780228105152","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2069c771-9db2-4bd4-8573-3f9dd5a2b189.jpg?v=1738190550","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chinese-cuisine-recipes-and-anecdotes-from-chinese-gastronomic-culture-9780228105152","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}