{"product_id":"the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-chinese-cooking-techniques-ingredients-recipes","title":"The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking: Techniques, Ingredients \u0026 Recipes","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrathay Souksisavanh \u003c\/b\u003eis a Chinese-Thai cookbook author and food stylist based in Paris, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chinese is one of the world's most beloved cuisines, but cooking Chinese food at home can still feel daunting to many. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e breaks down 100 classic recipes, demystifying ingredients and techniques, and inspiring home cooks of all levels. Every single recipe has an illustrated ingredient breakdown, step-by-step photography, and a photo of the finished dish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Broken down into three parts: Essentials, Recipes, and an Illustrated Glossary, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e teaches basic techniques for everything from making dumplings from scratch, from dough to pleating, plus four different noodle styles including knife-cut and hand-pulled noodles, to how to cook a perfect pot of rice or break down different cuts of meat. In the Recipes section learn how to make favorite dishes like Mapo Tofu, Hot and Sour Soup, Sticky Rice, and Popcorn Chicken, as well as desserts like egg tarts and mooncakes. And throughout the book learn the basic sauces, spices, and condiments that make Chinese cooking so delicious, plus how to shop for these essential ingredients confidently. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Copious photography and annotated illustrations help readers understand unique methods, and clear instruction makes the recipes achievable. This is a comprehensive book for all lovers of Chinese cuisine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Souksisavanh, Orathay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardie Grant Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-09-09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Chinese|Cooking|Methods|Wok|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Rice \u0026amp; Grains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking, Chinese|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.05 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964786285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781964786285\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52140448973081,"sku":"SP-9781964786285","price":56.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781964786285_spiral.png?v=1773968673","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-complete-illustrated-guide-to-chinese-cooking-techniques-ingredients-recipes","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}