Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge
Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Award for International Cooking The stir-fry is all things: refined, improvisational, adaptable, and inventive. It is the rare culinary practice that makes less seem like more, and by which small amounts of food feed many. For centuries the Chinese have carried their woks to all corners of the earth and re-created stir-fry dishes, using local and sometimes nontraditional ingredients. The old expression: "One wok runs to the sky's edge" means "one who uses the wok becomes master of the cooking world." And as the wok user becomes master of the cooking world, so does he become master of the stir-fry, one of the greatest techniques of Chinese cookery. The technique and tradition of stir-frying, which is at once simple yet subtly complex, is as vital today as it has been for hundreds of years. In Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge, James Beard Award-winning author Grace Young shares more than 100 classic stir-fry recipes that sizzle with heat and pop with flavor, from the great Cantonese stir-fry masters to the culinary customs of Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghai, Beijing, Fujian, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as other countries around the world. With more than 80 stunning full-color photographs, Young's definitive work illustrates the innumerable, easy-to-learn possibilities the technique offers--dry stir-fries, moist stir-fries, clear stir-fries, velvet stir-fries--and weaves the insights of Chinese cooking philosophy into the preparation of such beloved dishes as Kung Pao Chicken, Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli, Chicken Lo Mein with Ginger Mushrooms, and Dry-Fried Sichuan Beans. In honoring the traditions of her cultural ancestors who traveled the globe, Young offers delectable crossover recipes for Chinese Jamaican Jerk Chicken Fried Rice, Chinese Trinidadian Stir-Fried Shrimp with Rum, Chinese Burmese Chili Chicken, and Chinese American Shrimp with Lobster Sauce. Expert home cooks and professional chefs teach you the foundations of stir-fry mastery in the modern kitchen--everything from how to choose, season, and care for a wok and the best skillet alternative; the importance of marinades and the proper technique for slicing meat and poultry for optimum tenderness; to how to select and handle Asian vegetables; ways to shortcut labor-intensive preparations; and tips on how to control heat and choose the best cooking oil. Fascinating personal portraits illustrate how stir-frying is not just a cooking technique but a vital element of China's rich culture. With this book, Grace Young has created the authoritative guide to stir-frying, a work that is at once rewarding and beautiful, much like the technique of stir-frying itself.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen
Award-Winner in the Cookbooks: International category of the 2010 International Book Awards Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of the Eastern healing arts. This entertaining and easy-to-use book provides scores of delicious recipes, anecdotes about various herbs and foods, and all you need to know about acquiring ingredients--even if you don't know the difference between a lotus seed and the lotus position.Highlighting "superfoods," such as goji berries, as well as more familiar ingredients like ginger, garlic, and mint, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen includes indispensible information: - An overview of traditional Chinese medicine, herbs, and food therapy - Details on 100 healthy Asian ingredients - Healing recipes for common health concerns, including fatigue, menopause, high cholesterol, weight control, and diabetes
The Cuisines of Asia
This brilliant, original, and encyclopedic cookbook presents the authentic foods and recipes of the great oriental cuisines by cooking technique-steaming, stir-frying, deep-frying, currying, simmering, barbecuing, noodle-making, etc. With loving attention to authenticity and detail, the author presents more than 300 tested recipes for such dishes as Indonesian twice-fried spicy peanut fritters, Japanese tempura, Peking duck, Philippine deep-fried Thai catfish, and dozens of other exotic foods. All of the recipes are made with ingredients widely available in America, or with unique substitutes for readers who live far from suppliers. Menus, a glossary, conversion tables, and personal anecdotes about the experience of eating and cooking in the orient make The Cuisines of Asia a true insider's guide to the delights of the Far Eastern kitchen.
Momofuku
With 200,000+ copies in print, this New York Times bestseller shares the story and the recipes behind the chef and cuisine that changed the modern-day culinary landscape. Never before has there been a phenomenon like Momofuku. A once-unrecognizable word, it's now synonymous with the award-winning restaurants of the same name in New York City (Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ss瓣m Bar, Ko, M獺 P礙che, Fuku, Nishi, and Milk Bar), Toronto, and Sydney. Chef David Chang single-handedly revolutionized cooking in America and beyond with his use of bold Asian flavors and impeccable ingredients, his mastery of the humble ramen noodle, and his thorough devotion to pork. Chang relays with candor the tale of his unwitting rise to superstardom, which, though wracked with mishaps, happened at light speed. And the dishes shared in this book are coveted by all who've dined--or yearned to--at any Momofuku location (yes, the pork buns are here). This is a must-read for anyone who truly enjoys food.
Singapore Cooking
Food is an abiding Singaporean passion and a central part of life on this multicultural island. Singapore Cooking is a fabulous collection of beloved local classics, including the most extraordinary Chicken Rice and Chili Crab you will have ever eaten, as well as less common but equally delightful dishes, such as Ayam Tempra (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Stir-Fried Chicken) and Nasi Ulam (Herbal Rice Salad). The over 100 recipes are well written, easy to follow, and accompanied by beautiful color photographs. With this cookbook by your side your acquaintance--or re-acquaintance--with Singapore food promises to be an exciting and mouthwatering experience. Recipes include: Bergedel Potato Fish CakesRojak Mixed Salad with Sweet Spicy DressingMalay-style Nasi Goreng Fried RiceSambal Roast ChickenDuck Braised in Dark Soy and TamarindFoo Young HaiKuah Lada Peppery Fish CurryPork SataySpicy Long BeansPumpkin with Dried PrawnsNonya Pineapple Tarts
Sushi
Sushi has become a popular cuisine in large Western cities, and for good reason; this emblematic Japanese dish is easy to make, healthy, and packs exquisite flavor. But Japanese cuisine is much more than sushi. This book offers an introduction to the country's diverse culinary offerings.
Sushi
This easy-to-follow, beginner's sushi cookbook is the perfect how-to for making sushi at home in the comfort of your own kitchen. Never before have the techniques of this most popular Asian cuisine been as attractively presented, as easy to follow, and as temptingly photographed as they are in this beginner's guide. With the help of an unbelievable number of close-up photos, expert Aya Imatani virtually takes would-be chefs by the hand, leading them through every delectable step of the process. She discusses all the tools, foods, and paraphernalia; lays out the methods for making vinegars and sauces; and demonstrates how to make sashimi creations so special they aren't even found in many sushi bars. The menu of sushi recipes is expansive, encompassing hosomaki, saimaki, and all-vegetarian varieties. You will even learn all the right Japanese names for each dish. And everything seems wonderfully doable. The big finish: Aya's specials, the kind of dishes you'll never find in sushi bars--such as Sushi Cake (Chicken &Teriyaki) and Temarizushi (made of tuna, salmon, and avocado)--but that a Japanese mother or grandmother would make for her own family.
Serve the People 味人民服務
A memorable and mouthwatering cook's tour of today's China As a freelance journalist and food writer living in Beijing, Jen Lin-Liu already had a ringside seat for China's exploding food scene. When she decided to enroll in a local cooking school--held in an unheated classroom with nary a measuring cup in sight--she jumped into the ring herself. Progressing from cooking student to noodle-stall and dumpling-house apprentice to intern at a chic Shanghai restaurant, she finds poor young men and women streaming in from the provinces in search of a "rice bowl" (living wage); a burgeoning urban middle class hungry for luxury after decades of turmoil and privation; and the mentors who take her in hand in the kitchen and beyond. Together they present an unforgettable slice of contemporary China in the full swing of social and economic transformation.
Arak and Mezze
Arak and Mezze celebrates two of the Levant's cherished traditions--the aniseed-flavored spirit that inspired the great eaux de vie of Europe, and the appetizers that have become a byword for all that is delicious and healthy in Lebanese food.Michael Karam and Norbert Schiller explore the roots of arak making, its place in the history of alcohol distillation, its role in Lebanese society, and the way in which it has shaped the Lebanese rural tradition.Michael Karam is Lebanon's leading wine writer.Norbert Schiller is a prolific Middle East news photographer. His work is featured regularly in The New York Times and Der Spiegel.
30 Minute Asian Meals
Love Asian food, but don't think you have the time to cook it at home? Marie Wilson's 30-Minute Asian Meals shows you how to prepare healthy, tasty Asian meals at home in 30 minutes or less. Her cooking strategy is based on how long it takes to prepare rice--so that all the elements of these delicious meals are ready at the same time. She shares lots of helpful hints for quick-and-easy preparation and cooking, and demonstrates how her approach allows you to enjoy the exotic flavors and healthy benefits of Asian cuisine any day of the week. The recipes are organized by country--covering the national cuisines of China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Each chapter offers a broad range of dishes--including beef, seafood, poultry, tofu, egg and vegetable dishes along with soups and salads. Each chapter also includes a shopping list of key ingredients that will become indispensable parts of your Asian cupboard. A food glossary demystifies the less common ingredients and suggests substitutions when possible. This fantastic Asian cookbook is perfect for the busy cook who wants to serve something special, but can't spend the day shopping or preparing. You'll enjoy making and sharing these classic Asian recipes with your family and friends. Recipes include: Pan-Fried Noodles with Chicken and VegetablesFive-Spice Chicken with Braised ZucchiniBeef with LeeksTeriyaki SalmonSweet-and-Sour PorkShrimp in Yogurt Masala SauceGado-GadoChili CrabSavory Noodles
Vietnamese Cooking
Learn the cooking techniques and ingredients of Vietnamese cuisine along with more than 50 easy recipes with this beautifully illustrated Vietnamese cookbook. Vietnamese food might rightfully be called the freshest in Asia, as almost every dish is accompanied by a complementary salad bowl of lettuce greens and fresh herbs. Tempered by the classic cuisines of France and China, Vietnamese cooking is surprisingly subtle. Vietnamese Cooking will show you how easy it is to create the delicate taste of Vietnam in your own kitchen, using a unique blend of fresh herbs with sweet and salty sauce dressings. Simple step-by-step cooking instructions, beautiful photographs, and an extensive guide to Vietnamese ingredients makes it easy to prepare vibrant salads, delicious main dishes and refreshing drinks and sweets. From fresh spring rolls to banana flower salad, this book is the perfect introduction to the fresh and delicate flavors found in Vietnamese cuisine. Vietnamese recipes include: Fresh Spring Rolls with ShrimpFried Crab NemsGreen Papaya Salad with BeefSeaweed SaladSpicy Crab and Rice Noodle SoupSteamed Rice in Lotus ParcelsFried Shrimp with Orange SauceHanoi Fire PotGinger and Lychee GranitaVietnamese Iced Coffee
