Cutting-Edge Chinese Dishes for the Home Cook
From growing up in Beijing to attending culinary school in California, to making her name in the restaurant world and on Top Chef , today Shirley Chung is dishing out new and dazzlingly delicious takes on Chinese cuisine. These recipes are fresh and inspired, yet approachable for home cooks. Here are a few you won't want to miss: Sweet-and-Sour Baby Back Ribs, Five-Spice Seared Duck Breast with Kumquat Mustard, Scallion Pancakes with Hazelnut Pesto, Seared Scallops with Spicy Black Bean Sauce, Spinach Egg Drop Soup and Beijing-Style Hot Pot.
These recipes use simple ingredients and techniques, but have the standout flavor and texture you expect from top-notch restaurants - no wok required! Plus you'll find fascinating history and chef's tips tucked away in the headnotes and instructions that will make you a better cook. Shirley brings the same lively energy to her book that made her a fan-favorite on Top Chef . She'll make you excited to cook, and her recipes - each with a gorgeous photograph - will have you drooling over the pages. With Shirley in your kitchen, every meal becomes a fun and delicious celebration.