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Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery

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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.

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.

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!

I first purchased this book back in 1988. Over time, the pages got torn up, covered with hot oil, and splattered with sauce, so when I saw it on Amazon, I decided to replace it. I have a number of "1000 recipe" cookbooks, but I have made more great dishes out of this one than any other cookbook I own. I'll take better care of it this time.