A Very Chinese Cookbook (Spiral Bound)

A Very Chinese Cookbook: Authentic Recipes, Family Stories, and Test Kitchen Techniques

Named a Best Cookbook of 2023 by The New York Times and Serious Eats

Discover the flavors, techniques, and heartwarming family stories behind A Very Chinese Cookbook, written by James Beard Award winner Kevin Pang and his father, Jeffrey Pang. This accessible, humorous, and heartfelt cookbook brings the best of Chinese cuisine into your kitchen, whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook.

What’s Inside

✔ Authentic & Popular Recipes – Over 100 rigorously tested recipes from American Chinese classics like General Tso’s Chicken to traditional Sichuan street foods (Dan Dan Mian) and dim sum favorites (Shu Mai).

✔ Family & Cultural Stories – Follow Jeffrey Pang’s journey from growing up in Hong Kong to sharing his lifelong passion for cooking with his son. Kevin provides modern insights and tips to bring these dishes to life.

✔ Essential Chinese Cooking Techniques – Learn the secrets to perfect stir-frying, folding dumplings, making Shanghai Soup Dumplings, and more with step-by-step instructions and detailed photos.

✔ Chinatown Shopping Guide – Master the art of buying fresh noodles, choosing the best soy sauce, and selecting premium ingredients with expert advice from the Pangs.

✔ Fun & Engaging Extras – Includes a fortune cookie magic trick, must-know kitchen wisdom, and an introduction to key flavors of Chinese cuisine.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Perfect for home cooks of all levels – Whether you're new to Chinese cooking or looking for weekend dumpling projects, this book has something for everyone.
• Practical and personal – Learn authentic recipes with a warm, storytelling approach that makes cooking feel like a shared experience.
• Spiral-bound for easy use – Keeps pages flat while you cook!

Bring authentic Chinese flavors to your kitchen with A Very Chinese Cookbook—a must-have for anyone who loves delicious, home-cooked meals with a touch of tradition and family warmth.