{"product_id":"family-style-chinese-cookbook-authentic-recipes-from-my-culinary-journey-through-china-9781623157616","title":"Family Style Chinese Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from My Culinary Journey Through China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFamily Style Chinese Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure trove of real Chinese home cooking. But it's more than just a cookbook--it's a collection of stories about tradition, ceremony, family, and pride.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Bee Yinn Low, author of \u003ci\u003eEasy Chinese Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthentic Chinese cuisine is responsible for some of the most tantalizing dishes in the world. And yet, creating these delicious dishes may seem daunting. We're not talking about westernized Chinese food that you can find in most Chinese cookbooks, but rather the succulent flavors, vibrant aromatics, and bold pairings that define what authentic Chinese food truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShanti Christensen knows a thing or two about what makes Chinese food authentic. As food editor for \u003ci\u003eTime Out Beijing\u003c\/i\u003e and an avid traveller, Shanti soaked up China's culture and food. But the best cuisine she experienced wasn't from five-star restaurants, but rather from the family kitchens of locals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFamily Style Chinese Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an assemblage of family recipes that Shanti collected during her time with families throughout China. Presented alongside endearing stories, these recipes form a Chinese cookbook that evokes a truly unique experience to excite your curious spirit and surprise your adventurous palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eFamily Style Chinese Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e you'll find everything you need to cook home-style Chinese food from your very own kitchen, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh quality, authentic, Chinese family heirloom recipes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCooking tips based on your personal preferences, and suggested variations for hard to find ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance for stocking up on Chinese pantry essentials and finding unique ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of essential equipment commonly required for proper recipe preparation such as a glazed clay pot, wok, and mandoline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimplified instructions of basic cooking techniques including those for tenderizing meat, stir-frying, parboiling, and braising\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn China, food brings people together. With the ease and simplicity of \u003ci\u003eFamily Style Chinese Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, you and yours will savor the bold flavors, sweet aromas, and warm connection that can be offered through authentic Chinese cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShanti Christensen grew up in Stockton, California. With a degree in graphic design from University of California, Davis, Shanti worked as a digital marketing consultant. Following her curiosity about how other people in the world live and eat, she cut loose in 2005 to travel across Asia and live in Beijing. She started ShowShanti.com to document her food explorations in China and was the food editor for \u003ci\u003eTime Out Beijing.\u003c\/i\u003e She currently works as a freelance graphic designer in the Bay Area. Shanti loves cooking for friends and family and telling stories. This is her first cookbook. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBee Yinn Low is the author of \u003ci\u003eEasy Chinese Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEasy Asian Takeout\u003c\/i\u003e and the publisher behind the hugely successful and popular Asian recipes site RasaMalaysia.com, the largest independent Asian recipes blog on the web. Her passion for food and cooking has turned her into an Asian food authority, and her easy, tried and tested recipes have earned her many accolades.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Callisto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298409677074,"sku":"9781623157616","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_51f9ffe9-05fd-4545-95b7-9e0417708cbd.jpg?v=1747819408","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/family-style-chinese-cookbook-authentic-recipes-from-my-culinary-journey-through-china-9781623157616","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}