The Big Book of Wok: 365 Fast, Fresh and Delicious Recipes (Big Book Of...) (Spiral-bound)

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Product Description

The wok is easily the most versatile cooking vessel ever invented. Its one-pan approach saves time and trouble—and makes clean-up simpler, too. But what gives woks their worldwide popularity is the unbeatable food they produce—as these 365 luscious dishes so richly prove. Wok-steamed fish delivers more taste, and wok-fried vegetables preserve more of their nutritional value than other methods. Better still, each of these tempting curries, stir-fries, and soups can be prepared in minutes. The lavishly illustrated recipes include green vegetable curry and spiced noodles, mussels in tomato broth, Hoisin duck with pancakes, and sesame and tahini spinach, and represent a range of great cuisines from Chinese and Indian to Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 216 pages
• Publisher: Duncan Baird (September 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844833267
• ISBN-13: 978-1844833269
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #322,883 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wok 101, February 13, 2007

By	et2jack? (Northbrook, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

Very easy to understand and a variety of recipies. I bought one for one son and this one is for the other. If you want to make your Wok cooking sucessful, start with this book and you won't be disappointed. Binding makes it perfect for laying on the countertop (pages stay open)and easy to read your favorites, or maybe a "new" one to try. Lots of them to choose from.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it!, October 3, 2008

By	J. Trupin (Margaretville, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Absolutely super selection of wok recipes! Clearly described, easy to follow, intelligently arranged. This is precisely how a cookbook--any cookbook--should be published: spiral-bound, hence comfortable to use. No need for a brick or a tree limb to keep the book open to the recipe you're following.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost overwhelming, December 28, 2008

By	I. B. Koran (West Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This cookbook contains a superb collection of Asian recipes. There are many easy recipes from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and other countries. While the recipes are relatively simple, you will probably need access to an Asian food store locally or by mail.

There are recipes here for almost anyone from strict carnivores to vegetarians. So far the only problem I've encountered is choosing from the overwhelming number of great looking selections. In addition the spiral binding and format earn high marks.