{"product_id":"chinese-cooking-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552472","title":"Chinese Cooking For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eForget about takeout!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever had a craving for fried dumplings or hot and sour soup at midnight? Ever wonder how your local Chinese takeout makes their food taste so good—and look so easy to make? Still don’t know the difference between Sichuan, Cantonese, and Mandarin cooking? Discovering how to cook the Chinese way will leave you steaming, stir-frying, and food-styling like crazy! \u003cp\u003eThe indescribably delicious cuisine of a fascinating country can finally be yours. And in \u003ci\u003eChinese Cooking For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e your guide to the wonders and magic of the Chinese kitchen is none other than Martin Yan, host of the award-winning TV show \u003ci\u003eYan Can Cook\u003c\/i\u003e. In no time at all, you’ll be up to speed on what cooking tools to use, how to stock your pantry and fridge, and the methods, centuries old, that have made dim sum, Egg Fu Young, Kung Pao Chicken, and fried rice universal favorites. You’ll also be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThink like a Chinese chef—usin g the Three Tenets of Chinese Cooking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose and season a wok, select a chef’s knife, plus other basic tools of the trade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the essential ingredients—and ask for them in Chinese with a Chinese language (phonetic) version of black bean sauce, hoisin sauce, plum sauce, bamboo shoots, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCook using a variety of methods—including stir frying, steaming, blanching, braising, and deep frying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd with over 100 recipes, arranged conveniently like a Chinese menu, \u003ci\u003eChinese Cooking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e lets you select from any column in the comfort of your own kitchen...which is when the fun really begins. Imagine putting together your ideal meal from the book’s rich offering of recipes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelectable morsels—including Baked Pork Buns, Spring Rolls, Potstickers, Steamed Dumplings, and Shrimp Toast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeafood dishes—including Sweet and Sour Shrimp, and Oysters in Black Bean Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoultry dishes—including Moo Goo Gai Pan, Kung Pao Chicken, and Honey Garlic Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePork, beef, and lamb dishes—including Sichuan Spareribs, Tangerine Beef, and Mongolian Lamb\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese Cooking For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you all of the basics you’ll need, letting you experience the rich culinary landscape of China, one delicious dish at a time—and all, without leaving a tip!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What Is Chinese Cooking? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: How to Think Like a Chinese Chef 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: A Wok Through China’s Amazing Culinary Regions 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Where to Begin? 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Tools of the Trade 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Chinese Pantry and Refrigerator 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Common Chinese Cooking Techniques 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Edible Artistry: Garnishes to Prettify Your Plate 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Recipes 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Saucy Sauces and Dips 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Delectable Morsels: Appetizers, Snacks, and Salads 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Broth, Bones, and a Barrel of Soup 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Swimming with the Best of Them: Seafood 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Crying Fowl: Poultry Recipes 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Moo-ve In and Pig Out, My Little Lambs: Beef, Pork, and Lamb 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Healthy Tofu and Eggscellent Ideas 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Green Revolution: Cooking Vegetables the Chinese Way 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Rice Bowls and Oodles of Noodles 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Sweet Sensations 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Bringing It All Together: Full-Fledged Chinese Meals 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Almost Ten Tips for Enjoying the Chinese Restaurant Experience 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Commandments: Secrets to Your Success 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Martin-Tested Resources for Chinese Cuisine and Culture 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Drink Up: Ten Tips for Drinking Tea and Wine with Chinese Food 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 319\u003c\/p\u003e Martin Yan hosts the award-winning TV show Yan Can Cook, broadcast on 240 U.S. stations and in 70 countries internationally. His bestselling cookbooks include Martin Yan's Feast and Martin Yan's Invitation to Chinese Cooking.  \"Forget Chinese takeout! These recipes are simple and authentic.\" Mary Ann Esposito, host of PBS's Ciao Italia!  \u003cp\u003eDiscover the pleasures of Chinese cooking with Martin Yan!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Stay in\" for Chinese food — cook it yourself the fun and easy way! Writing with his signature enthusiasm and humor, acclaimed chef Martin Yan offers simple recipes, techniques, and tips that masterfully blend Chinese tradition with American innovation. More than 100 delicious recipes include classics like Fried Rice and Mu-Shu Pork and wonderful surprises like Eight-Treasure Noodle Soup and Drunken Chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to: Work with a work, steamer, and cleaver Make tasty dips and sauces you'll use all the time Properly select and cook meat and fish Prepare a banquet — for two or 20 Explore Chinese ideas on healing foods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! www.dummies.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988916977893,"sku":"NP9780764552472","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764552472.jpg?v=1761782042","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/chinese-cooking-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552472","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}