The Every Day Chinese Cook Book

The different cuisines of Asia are as varied and exciting as the vast continent itself. Four hundred recipes from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and the Indian subcontinent have been collected together in this bumper cookery collection. Many are familiar dishes - Beijing Duck, Chicken Chow Mein, Sushi, Tempura, Teriyaki, Spring Rolls, Balti Lamb Tikka, Gado-Gado - others may be less well-known, but offer an irresistible enticement to experiment with new flavours and exotic ingredients. The recipes are divided into eleven easy-to-use chapters: Soups, Starters and Snacks, Fish and Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Salads, Noodles, Rice, Desserts, and Sauces, Sambals and Accompaniments. Each recipe is photographed and step-by-step pictures of all the key stages of preparation make following the recipes simple. The introduction includes helpful advice on techniques, such as how to season and use a wok, as well as a glossary of ingredients. Whether you want a full Chinese banquet or a speedy Balti curry, a fragrant Thai salad or an elegant Japanese dinner party, this beautiful book is a must for every adventurous cook.