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A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese)

A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese) by Amazonundefined

Price last update: 13/03/2024

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Named a Best Cookbook of 2023 by
The New York Times
and
Serious Eats
James Beard Award winner Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey, hosts of the hit Americas Test Kitchen series
Hunger Pangs
, show you the way to delicious Chinese cooking in this accessible, funny, heartfelt cookbook.
From American Chinese classics (General Tsos Chicken) to Sichuan street foods (Dan Dan Mian) and Hong Kong dim sum favorites (Shu Mai),
A Very Chinese Cookbook
is ideal for both the Chinese food-curious and experienced cooks seeking a weekend soup dumpling project.Chock full of tips, techniques, stories, and friendly ingredient guides, with over 100 of ATKs trademark rigorous recipesand even a magic trick with fortune cookiesthe cookbook in your hands is very practical, very personal, and very Chinese indeed.
Two Generations of Storytelling:
Jeffrey recounts a lifelong love of cooking that began in childhood, growing up in Hong Kong, cooking at his mothers side, and exploring the street vendors and markets. Kevin dispenses practical wisdom that brings the recipes to lifewhy Beef Ho Fun is the mark of a great Cantonese chef; why Shu Mai is the world heavyweight champion of dumplings.
Test Kitchen Techniques:
From the basics of successful stir-frying to folding methods for Shanghai Soup Dumplings, careful instructions and abundant photos teach key steps.
Chinatown Shopping Guide:
From choosing the right soy sauce or vinegar to buying fresh noodles and seeking out superlative Buddhist-style chickens, let the Pangs be your trusted guides.
Recenzja
"Whats special about A Very Chinese Cookbook (Americas Test Kitchen) is seeing all the recipe-testing rigor and nerdy food science of Americas Test Kitchen applied to classic dishes from all over China, Hong Kong especially, and the canon of American Chinese cooking. Even though the recipes are true to their roots which can mean complex techniques and many ingredients theyre doable for any cook, given the clear instructions, helpful photos and detailed tips. As a bonus, the charming father-son pair Jeffrey Pang and Kevin Pang write about culinary history and share their personal stories without self-seriousness, which makes the recipes feel less intimidating and the reading a pleasure."
The New York Times, "The Best Cookbooks of 2023"
"A Very Chinese Cookbook isnt just a new cookbook. Its a multigenerational journey that explores identity, memories, and the information we choose to preserve for future generations. Food helped bridge the divide between a Chinese man raising an American son."
Eater, Chicago
Ive been a Kevin Pang fan for years. Im crazy about his writing and his clever, quirky way of coming at everything from XO Sauce (which he says delivers a knuckle sandwich of umami) to the primer on ingredients, which is a marvel. Now Im in love with his father, his mother and the food they cook. Their book is an originalgenerous, wise, funny and chockablock with smart information and irresistible, meticulously tested recipes. If you cant decide what to make firstthere are just so many gemsIll understand: Thats just how it was with me.
Dorie Greenspan
New York Times
best-selling cookbook author
Kevin Pang and his father make a wonderful teama dynamic duo in their kitchens and in their lives. This book is filled with traditional Chinese home-cooked recipes unknown to many. Its for everyone who has fond memories of cooking and sharing their lives with their parents. Way to go, Kevin, and, of course, Dad, too!
Martin YanHost of
Yan Can Cook
on public television, chef-restaurateur, author
I love this father and son exploration of Chinese cuisine especially because it focuses so much on their Hong Kong heritage. The handing down of recipes is so rare and a powerful way to keep our culinary culture rich and vibrant. This work is an important addition for every Chinese cookbook library.
Grace YoungAuthor of
Stir-Frying to the Skys Edge
and
The Breath of a Wok
"A heartwarming collaboration between an unlikely social media star, Jeffrey Pang, and his son, renowned food writer Kevin Pang, which not only fizzes with flavour but promises to be a steadfast companion in the kitchen. The mouthwatering recipes, ranging from American Chinese classics to homestyle comfort foods and delicious specialities from all over China, are clearly explained and rigorously tested, and the photographs of Pangs senior and junior will definitely make you smile! With the added bonus of shopping guides complete with Chinese characters,
A Very Chinese Cookbook
makes a valuable addition to any cookbook shelf."
Fuchsia Dunlop
Author of
Invitation to a Banquet
and
The Food of Sichuan
A gloriously accessible guide to the most delicious cuisine ever devised. Thenat no extra charge!the moving reconciliation of a father and son. Try the Dry Chili Chicken!
Will TracyCo-writer of
The Menu
, executive producer of
Succession
and
The Regime
A Very Chinese Cookbook
is the rare cookbook that is as joyous as it is instructional. Kevin and Jeffrey Pang are skilled and spirited guides into the world of not only Chinese food, but delicious meals, full stop. What a gift this book is: rich, enlightening, and just plain delightful.
Rachel KhongAuthor of
Goodbye, Vitamin
and editor of
All About Eggs
I love this book! And I adore this incredible food from Kevin and Jeffrey, and their very fun but no-nonsense approach to cooking Chinese food together. The love of sharing food doesnt start at the table; it starts in the kitchen, when we shop, when we meal-plan. This book is a joy to read and cook from and reminds us why family and food are inexorably linked.
Andrew ZimmernJames Beard Awardwinning TV personality, chef, writer, teacher
A big-hearted, accessible guide to Chinese cooking in America rooted in a father and sons immigrant experiences,
A Very Chinese Cookbook
presents a broad range of incredible recipes with the Pangs trademark passion, expertise, and goofball antics.
Dan PashmanJames Beard Awardwinning host of
The Sporkful
podcast, inventor of the cascatelli pasta shape
This is the Chinese cookbook I didnt know I was waiting for all my life. I have multiple shelves of cookbooks, but none capture the joy of Chinese cooking like this one. More than a compilation of recipes, Kevin and Jeffrey fill each page with helpful information and unbridled joy.
Larry FongCinematographer of
300
,
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
,
Watchmen
,
Lost
"Kevin and Jeffrey nailed this! Such a beautiful book with incredible recipes. My house will be permanently smelling like these dumplings from now on if anyone needs me. Love the authenticity and accessibility!
Renée PaquetteAuthor of
Messy In The Kitchen
, All Elite Wrestling on-air personality
Im a sucker for collections of recipes that mean something. Andthis may sound contradictoryIm drawn to cookbooks that confidently present technical prowess.
A Very Chinese Cookbook
has both, which is a rare find. Plus, its as much fun to read as it is to cook from. The Smashed Cucumbers and Sesame Noodles became instant go-tos in my house, and now Im set on a path to mastering the Master Dumpling System. With its chapter on demystifying the Chinese grocery and its brilliantly curated collection of recipes, Im thinking this may be the only Chinese cookbook I need.
Rick BaylessBest-selling cookbook author, host of public televisions
Mexico: One Plate at a Time
, chef-owner of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago
Kevin and Jeffrey Pangs story is a recipe of its own, and one that features ingredients youll probably find in your kitchen: family members arguing, cultures clashing, fights ending strictly because everyone just wants to eat, etc. In the Pangs case, the final dish is this magnificent tome, one that has already made me both a better cook and a happier person. This is a cookbook made by people who love food so much because they love each other so much.
Drew MagaryAuthor of
The Hike
, co-founder of Defector
Smart. Funny. Delicious. Kevin and Jeffrey Pangs beautifully shot deep dive into Chinese food makes you want to step into the kitchen and get cooking.
Omar MamoonWriter and contributor for
Esquire
,
San Francisco Chronicle
Kevin and Jeffrey Pangand Americas Test Kitchenhave a knack for making complex topics approachable and fun. No better example than
A Very Chinese Cookbook
, which is thoughtful, funny, and, above all else, delicious.
Abra BerensChef at Granor Farm and author of the cookbooks
Pulp
,
Ruffage
, and
Grist
In the era of influencers, educating food lovers and guiding people to delicious food is almost a lost art. My buddy Kevin Pang is the last of a dying breed, and Ive been trusting his knowledge and palate for years. Im here to tell you, you should too!
A Very Chinese Cookbook
is Kevin and Jeffrey Pangs guide to understanding the wonderful world of Chinese cuisine. Through their expert eyes, experienced taste buds and thoughtful techniques, our horizons will expand and our bellies win!
Alvin CailanChef, author of
Amboy: Recipes from the Filipino-American Dream
, host of
The Burger Show
I judge a cookbook by what I end up doing after looking through it. Usually I smile at the impossibly perfect photos and put it back on the shelf. Sometimes, I mark a few pages, thinking Ill try one of those recipes, someday. With
A Very Chinese Cookbook
from Kevin and Jeffrey Pang, I immediately started researching where I could get ingredients and tools, not to mention a very expensive rice cooker I suddenly realized I needed. My only frustration with this funny, useful, and heartwarming book of food and life is that I cant order up a father like Jeffrey to argue with, cook with, and learn from. Get on it, Etsy.
Peter SagalHost of NPRs
Wait Wait . . . Dont Tell Me!
O autorze
America's Test Kitchen publishes best-selling and award-winningcookbooks, including The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, Boards, and Best Mexican Recipes. It also publishes Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines and produces public television's top-rated shows, America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country.Kevin Pang is a James Beard Award-winning food writer. At
America's Test Kitchen
, Kevin is Editorial Director for Digital and host of the podcast,
Proof
. Kevin was previously a restaurant critic at the
Chicago Tribune
, founder of the website The Takeout, and his documentary
For Grace
premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Festival and later streamed on Netflix.Jeffrey Pang is a retired businessman in the import-export industry. He's also an amateur YouTube chef whose Chinese cooking channel was featured in
The New York Times Magazine
in 2016. Jeffrey is the co-star of
Hunger Pangs
with his son Kevin, a video series for
America's Test Kitchen
. He lives in Seattle with his wife Catherine.