National & International Cookery

Lisa and Helen have travelled across China in search of amazing street food. The recipes are truly accessible – easy for anyone to make in the comfort of their own kitchen. Ken Hom

This beautiful book offers a real insight into the street food cultures of China and vividly evokes the smells and sounds of the markets. It’s the closest you may get to experiencing Beijing street food without actually being there, smelling the mix of aromatic spices, caramelized apples, barbecuing meats and steaming dumplings, with clouds of smoke and noisy bustle all around you, and red lanterns glowing above.

Over 100 recipes and a wealth of stories and insight into cooking methods bring this cuisine to life. All recipes have been carefully chosen to be achievable for the western cook.

Helen and Lisa Tse have set out to encapsulate that sense of excitement, awe, wonder and hunger for these morsels of street food: from soft fluffy bao, to hot fried chicken, from piping hot bowls of noodles, to coal-roasted squid, delicate tea eggs and bubble tea, this is food to truly excite the appetite and awaken a sense of adventure in the kitchen.

With a foreword from the master of Chinese cooking, Ken Hom, this is the essential book for the foodie bookshelf.

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Ching-He Huang is one of the brightest stars in modern Chinese cooking in the UK. Each week in her new BBC2 series she re-invents the nation’s favourite Chinese dishes, modernising them with fresh, easy to buy ingredients, and offering simple practical tips and techniques. These are brought together in this beautiful book to accompany the series.

Drawing on the experiences of top chefs, her family and friends, growers and producers and celebrity enthusiasts Ching sets out to discover the best Chinese cooking in the UK today, introducing easy-to-make Chinese food to sometimes resistant Brits, and painting a picture of modern Anglo-Chinese life in the UK as she goes.

Chinese Food Made Easy begins with some of the most familiar dishes from a Chinese takeaway menu – Sweet & Sour Prawns, Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Chop Suey and Cantonese Vegetable Stir Fry, each with Ching’s special and imaginative twist. Later we explore spicy Szechuan food: Noodles, Dumplings and Dim sum; Seafood; Fast Food ; Desserts and finally Celebratory Food, where Ching presents a complete banquet of dishes to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Ching’s knowledge, charm and enthusiasm shine through as she shares the ‘basic principles’ of Chinese cooking including some of the simple techniques and tips taught by her Grandparents for tasty results. Using ingredients from high-street supermarkets and some imaginative suggestions for alternative ingredients, these classic Chinese dishes are updated, fresh and healthily prepared so that anyone can make and enjoy them.

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This title helps to bring the tastes, textures and traditions of this classic Chinese style of dining to your own home. Whether steamed or fried, vegetable or meat, roll or dumpling, there is a delicious bite here to tempt everybody’s tastebuds. You can try classic Yam Cake, steamed Jicama Dumplings, crispy Sesame-coated Chicken, world-famous Roast Pork Dumplings or irresistible Deep-fried Wontons. It offers 100 photographs that include step-by-step images and inspirational pictures of each finished dish, making it simple to create professional-looking morsels. It includes nutritional notes that are provided for every recipe. It covers various cook’s tips that explain unusual ingredients and techniques, and variations provide ideas for ringing the changes. Dim sum is a traditional style of eating, where bite-sized tidbits are served for shared dining. This beautiful book makes authentic Chinese dim sum accessible to the home cook. It opens with a practical introduction to the cuisine, with essential information on ingredients and equipment. More than 25 recipes follow, with a diverse selection of dishes from all over China. There is something for every occasion, with vegetable, shellfish, poultry or meat offerings. Choose from Chive Dumplings, Quail’s Eggs Sesame Toast, Beef Cakes, or Pork and Cabbage Dumplings. Photographs show tricky stages of preparation, as well as the finished dish, so it is easy to see the results you are aiming to achieve. With easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of tips and variations throughout, this book will be a perfect addition to the kitchen shelf of every keen cook.

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Storytelling meets foolproof technique as the father and son behind America’s Test Kitchen’s Hunger Pangs YouTube series celebrate the joys of Chinese cooking.

The 100 recipes in this cookbook are for newbies and experienced folk alike, whether you’re seasoning your first wok or ready to earn the merit badge: “I folded my first Xiao Long Bao.”

Equally happy cooking American Chinese takeout or Sichuanese banquet fare, James Beard Award-winning writer Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey bring a wide-ranging and affectionately irreverent look at Chinese cooking–dispelling more buttoned-up approaches–that’s entertaining, delicious, and totally achievable as they spotlight recipes that have been rigorously tested by the cooks at ATK to ensure success.

A Recipe for Any Night: Chapters move from weeknight dinners to special projects. Prepare simple Scallion Oil Noodles or Stir-Fried Beef with Gai Lan. When time allows, produce irresistible Red-Braised Pork Belly, crispy Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops, and celebratory Ginger-Scallion Lobster.

Choose-Your-Dumpling Adventure: An infographic helps you mix and match fillings with a foolproof hot water dough and practice several shapes.

Dad’s Greatest Hits: Jeffrey distills a lifetime of cooking in a chapter of Turnip Cake, a Cantonese take on Russian borscht, and a magical XO Sauce.

Chinatown Shopping Guide: From choosing the right soy sauce or vinegar to buying fresh noodles, seeking out superlative Buddhist-chickens, and appreciating the wonders of 1,000-year-old eggs.

Breakfast All Day: Whether 10AM or 4PM, it’s the right time to enjoy a homemade egg custard tart, condensed milk toast, or sausage bun, along with a cup of homemade milk tea or sweetened soy milk.

Test Kitchen Techniques: From the best coating for Sweet and Sour Pork to an innovative method for delicate Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, careful instructions and abundant photos clarify every key step.

With an informative mix of humor and clear instruction, the Pangs show how to build a pantry, teach how to use a wok and cleaver, review popular brands of instant noodles, and offer a visual guide to dim sum.

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Full of recipes sharing their love of bao as well as other Chinese dishes, the Bao Family cookbook symbolises the bridge between two cultures: the traditions of China and the modernity of Parisian life. Perfect for fans of Fuchsia Dunlop, Kwoklyn Wan and Ken Hom.

Through over 80 classic yet accessible and playful recipes, Céline Chung and her family push back against the stereotypes surrounding Chinese cooking and pay tribute to its diversity and regionality. Expect an explosion of flavour, with recipes for spring onion pancakes, chilli chicken salad, dim sum, Chinese spring rolls, hot and sour soup, sweet and sour fish, cumin beef, Cantonese fried rice and of course bao buns – that perfectly fluffy finger food which feeds a crowd and can be tailored with all sorts of delicious fillings.

Bao Family is a bold celebration of Chinese food today, spanning meals all through the day. The key recipes all feature handy step-by-step instructions, and every dish is imbued with the love that Céline and her family have for their homeland of Wenzhou, from their home in Paris.

Recipes include:

• Stir-fried vegetarian noodles
• Pumpkin fries with salted egg
• Fried egg on rice
• Charsiu bao
• Har gow
• Chinese spring rolls
• Wonton soup
• Steamed pork ribs with garlic and black beans
• Salt-and-pepper chicken

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Being vegan or vegetarian, or wanting to reduce your meat intake, doesn’t mean missing out on fantastic takeouy favourites. The Veggie Chinese Takeout Cookbook offers over 70 amazing meat-free recipes, most of which can easily be made vegan. Kwoklyn Wan has spent his life cooking in Chinese restaurants and knows how to make your home recipes taste just like takeout.

Chinese food is ideal for a veggie diet as it makes the most of fresh vegetables and meat substitutes, and uses very little dairy – but at the same time packs fantastic flavour into everything. From tom yum soup to spring rolls, fried tofu with chilli and black beans or aubergine with sesame seeds, to Hong Kong crispy noodles and sticky rice parcels, you can re-create the tastes of your favourite restaurant quicker than the time it takes to pick up the phone and order.

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Asia: The Ultimate Cookbook is a beautiful and thorough collection of recipes drawn from the many rich traditions of Asian cuisines and inspired by contemporary influences.

This comprehensive cookbook takes you on a tour of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. This wide array of recipes reflects the broad diversity of culture, history, and experience across Asia. Strike the perfect balance between contrasting textures and flavors to create a unique sensory experience with these sensational dishes. In this collection you will find:

– 300+ easy-to-follow recipes that utilize regional authenticity and modern flair.
– Stunning original photography and illustrations that will inspire you to make these mouthwatering meals.
– Insights and recipes from industry insiders.
– A fascinating history of each culture’s cuisine.

This cookbook captures the spirit of these cuisines and provides a detailed look into the diverse approaches and influences that shaped Asian tradition over the centuries. Explore the rich traditions each region’s specialties with Asia: The Ultimate Cookbook.

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