Sichuan Cookery

Sichuan Cookery

by Fuchsia Dunlop (Author)

Synopsis

Sichuan food is one of the unknown cuisines of the world, famous in Chinese history and legend for its extraordinary variety and richness. Chinese people say that China is the place for food, but Sichuan is the place for flavour , and local gourmets claim the region boasts 5000 different dishes. This book includes sections on the history of Sichuan cooking, Sichuan culinary culture, the art of cutting, the importance of balance in taste, presentation and nutrition, cooking ingredients and methods. This guide is full of intriguing anecdotes and recipes.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 376
Edition: 01
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Published: 28 Jun 2001

ISBN 10: 071814404X
ISBN 13: 9780718144043
Book Overview: W 2002 Guild of Food Writers Awards: Best First Book

Author Bio
Fuchsia Dunlop studied Sichuan cookery at the Sichuan Culinary Institute in Chengdu, where she lived from 1994-96. She is an East Asia specialist at the BBC World Service, and writes about Chinese food for Time Out magazine and guides. She speaks and reads Chinese, and has recently joined the advisory committee for the Chinese Chef's School at Westminster College in London.