The Guide to Chinese Cooking

Discover China’s rich and varied culinary landscape with the ultimate guide to Chinese cookery filled with recipes to recreate your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes.

From Cantonese classics to the bold and spicy flavours of Sichaun, and Dim Sum from Hong Kong, explore the vast array of culinary regions, ingredients, techniques, and traditions with 120 recipes from across China. From mouthwatering Asian classics such as Mapo Tofu, Char Siu, and Dan Dan Noodles to everyday staples, such as Steamed Eggs, Beef Congee, and Cheung Fun, there are simple and easy recipes to recreate beloved and timeless dishes at home. With chapters that get to the heart of key ingredients, you can discover an endless variety of noodles, ways to bring out the best in tofu, countless different types of dumpling to shape and fold, and how to cook perfect rice. “Good to Know” tips provide handy shortcuts to expand your skillset and give greater context to the culinary traditions of such a diverse country.

With an emphasis on everyday cooking and eating, The Guide to Chinese Cooking distills 5,000 years of Asian history and food culture into a comprehensive and accessible guide for Chinese food made easy, so that everyone can enjoy well-balanced, seasonal, and delicious favourites at home.