Publisher's Synopsis
Any kitchen can be a Chinese kitchen with these 80 easy comfort food recipes-plus tips and techniques for cooking with a wok, stocking your pantry, making rice, and more.
Chinese food is more popular than any other cuisine and yet it often intimidates North American home cooks. Chinese Soul Food draws cooks into the kitchen with accessible recipes that bring comfort with a single bite or sip. These are dishes that feed the belly and speak the universal language of "mmm!"
In Chinese Soul Food, you'll find:
80 approachable recipes for homestyle Chinese dishes
Essential tips for Chinese cooking, including wok care, rice preparation, and more
Basic Chinese pantry staples, plus acceptable substitutions for busy cooks
Recipes include:
Red-braised porky belly
Dry-fried green beans
Braised-beef noodle soup
Green onion pancakes
Garlic eggplant
Hsiao-Ching Chou's famous potstickers
And much more!
Recipes are streamlined to minimize the fear factor of unfamiliar ingredients and techniques, and home cooks are gently guided toward becoming comfortable cooking satisfying Chinese meals.
