Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery [Paperback]

Ken Hom (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harpercollins; First U.S. Edition edition (April 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060960590
• ISBN-13: 978-0060960599
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, November 24, 2009

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Mick "Mick" (Oklahoma City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery (Paperback)

I bought this book in San Diego around 1987, but managed to lose it over the years. How happy I am to see it on Amazon! I just ordered it again - this book is excellent. I was a novice cook in the eighties when I bought my first copy, but was able to put together some great food following the recipes in this book. I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intro to Chinese cuisine in your kitchen, December 3, 2008

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Rene Aquarone "RCA" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery (Hardcover)

I have had this book for twenty years, it is in tatters, since I have made almost all the recipes it contains. It was immensely helpful in getting me going re cooking Chinese food myself, and the results vary from very good to excellent. The explanations are very straightforward, there are few complicated recipes. My favourites include shrimp with sesame, lemon chicken, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, and the list goes on.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book that packs a punch!, September 16, 2006

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New Hampshire (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery (Paperback)

It's not a large book but it presents an excellent selection of authentic but easy-to-follow recipes. Unusual ingredients are well explained to make them easy to find in your local Chinese/Asian market. I have tried several of the recipes and every one has been a tasty authentic success. A great little book!