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Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees: Essential Techniques of Authentic Chinese Cooking: A Cookbook,New
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Create nuanced, complex, authentic Chinese flavors at home by learning the cuisine's fundamental techniques.Winner of the 2016 IACP Julia Child First Book AwardPhoenix Claws and Jade Trees offers a unique introduction to Chinese home cooking, demystifying it by focusing on its basic cooking methods. In outlining the differences among various techniquessuch as panfrying, oil steeping, and yinyang fryingand instructing which one is best for particular ingredients and end results, culinary expert Kian Lam Kho provides a practical, intuitive window into this unique cuisine. Once one learns how to dry stirfry chicken, one can then confidently apply the technique to tofu, shrimp, and any number of ingredients.Accompanied by more than 200 photographs, including helpful stepbystep images, the 158 recipes range from simple, such as Spicy Lotus Root Salad or Red Cooked Pork, to slightly more involved, including authentic General Tso's Chicken or Pork Shank Soup with Winter Bamboo. But the true brilliance behind this innovative book lies in the way it teaches the soul of Chinese cooking, enabling home cooks to master this diverse, alluring cuisine and then to recreate any tempting dish they encounter or can imagine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees'? A: The book focuses on teaching essential techniques of authentic Chinese cooking, emphasizing fundamental cooking methods to create nuanced flavors at home.
- Q: Who is the author of this cookbook? A: The author of 'Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees' is Kian Lam Kho, a culinary expert in Chinese cooking.
- Q: How many recipes are included in the book? A: The book contains 158 recipes ranging from simple dishes to more complex ones, covering a variety of authentic Chinese meals.
- Q: What types of cooking techniques are covered? A: The book outlines various cooking techniques such as pan-frying, oil steeping, and yin-yang frying, explaining which methods are best for different ingredients.
- Q: Is 'Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for home cooks of all levels, providing clear instructions and step-by-step images to help beginners learn Chinese cooking.
- Q: What is the binding type of this cookbook? A: The cookbook is available in a hardcover binding, offering durability for frequent use in the kitchen.
- Q: When was 'Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees' published? A: The book was published on September 29, 2015.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book features more than 200 photographs, including helpful step-by-step images to guide readers through the recipes.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Cooking for One or Two', making it ideal for smaller households.
- Q: What is the page count of this cookbook? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.