The world's foremost expert on Chinese cooking is back with a brand-new cookbook to whet the appetite of anyone who's ever picked up a pair of chopsticks. As the companion volume to the PBS series, Martin Yan's China brings the ancient country's beauty to the table with gorgeous dishes, breathtaking photographs, and fascinating information about the food, history, and culture of China. Just in time for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Yan is poised to charm and entice a new generation of readers with his expert knowledge of Chinese traditions and his flair for Asian cuisine. As always, Yan's 100 recipes introduce new flavors and techniques to the kitchen, yet are simple enough for any home cook to effortlessly embark on a culinary journey through China.
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"'In the beginning, I just did things like chop suey and chow mein - more Americanized Chinese food. Now the general public is more curious, articulate and adventurous. They're willing to accept new cuisines and ingredients.' It's why, he says, you see every type of ethnic fare show up in the Bay Area." San Francisco Chronicle, February 20, 2008
"Home cooks can embark on a culinary journey through China enjoying Yan's expertise and flair." Pasadena Star News, February 6, 2008
"One can even tell by looking at his latest cookbook, due in stores in April, that even the most far-flung regional specialty can be easily cooked in the home kitchen. Though this is one of his most informational books packed with history, snippets on regional heritage and specialties, and photos from his travel the recipes are still totally doable for the home cook" San Francisco Chronicle, February 20, 2008
"Now in his 30th year on television, Yan is still cooking and spreading the message of honest food cooked fresh the Asian way." Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, February 7, 2008
"Home cooks can embark on a culinary journey through China enjoying Yan's expertise and flair." Pasadena Star News, February 22, 2008
About the Author
Martin Yan is the author of numerous cookbooks on Asian cuisine and the host of over 2,000 cooking show episodes, including the famed Yan Can Cook. The James Beard Award-winning chef resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful recipes and the photography is outstanding. I love his take on his sauces, flavored oils and most of his recipes are easy enough for the average home cook. I'm lucky to be in LA so most all the ingredients are readily available if you know where to look.
I love how he takes several of the classic/basic sauces and "kicks them up a notch" adding some extra layers of flavor. I can't wait to try some of his recipes.
Being Cantonese, I mostly only dined on Cantonese Chinese food, so it is great to see the many dishes from other regions of China. For the last 4-5 years, I've been trying out the flavors and foods of the other regions of China in the restaurants of So. Calif.
I also enjoy the tibits of history, etiquette and the gorgeous photography showing off both both classic dishes and modern dishes and plating techniques. This is a cook book that you are really cook out of and use regularly.
Really a Grand Slam home run of a Chinese cook book.
I love how he takes several of the classic/basic sauces and "kicks them up a notch" adding some extra layers of flavor. I can't wait to try some of his recipes.
Being Cantonese, I mostly only dined on Cantonese Chinese food, so it is great to see the many dishes from other regions of China. For the last 4-5 years, I've been trying out the flavors and foods of the other regions of China in the restaurants of So. Calif.
I also enjoy the tibits of history, etiquette and the gorgeous photography showing off both both classic dishes and modern dishes and plating techniques. This is a cook book that you are really cook out of and use regularly.
Really a Grand Slam home run of a Chinese cook book.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Martin Yan's ideas on preparation of sauces in advance are wonderful, easy, and delicious. His advise on stocking your pantry is essential in preparing his recipes. My family and I have tried several recipes in this book and we find them easy and delicious.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have most of Martin Yan's books and feel that he has a great style and amazing knowledge of the subject of Chinese Cooking. I have spent most of my life as a Chef and now as a Culinary Arts Instructor and find the concepts in Martin's books to be very thorough and filled with ideas that spark the imagination and a further study of the subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Chinese Cooking at its best
Martin Yan knows exactly how to cook excellent Chinese Food. The Yunnan province is a lot different than Guangzhou so it was fun to learn a different area and their culture.
Published 2 months ago by Ethel M. Zeager
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book, great stories!
I've a new appreciation for Chinese cooking and respect for the amount of care that goes into some of the simplest looking dishes. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. Payne
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love Martin Yan but...
I was hoping this book had more about the areas visited than it does. It accompanies the TV program but it isn't as informative as I had hoped. Read more
Published 21 months ago by motherdude
5.0 out of 5 stars
Martin Yan's excellent guide
Mr. Yan's book is exactly what any cook needs to learn how to cook chinese simple foods and it is great the way he divided the book and provided sauces sepoaratele from everything... Read more
Published on June 5, 2009 by Maria O. Chapman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good so far!
There is a good variety of recipes, and most of the ingredients are easy to find in regular grocery stores. I recommend the red and gold rice. It's easy and quite satisfiying!
Published on September 16, 2008 by J. Arbitter
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