Dunlop, Fuchsia
Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141997216
- author:
- Dunlop, Fuchsia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Cooking, Food & Drink, International, Asian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Chinese food is a truly global cuisine, with restaurants appearing in the wake of Chinese labourers who settled abroad. Yet, despite its popularity, Chinese food remains one of the least understood culinary traditions. In this book, Fuchsia Dunlop explores the history, philosophy and techniques of China's rich and ancient culinary culture. Through a series of chapters, Dunlop examines classic dishes such as mapo tofu and Dongpo pork, revealing the importance of ingredients like soybeans and the history of Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. By meeting local food producers, chefs, gourmets and home cooks, Dunlop invites readers to join her on a journey into Chinese food as it is made, cooked, eaten and considered in its homeland. With a lively and engaging approach, Dunlop weaves together historical scholarship, mouth-watering descriptions of food and on-the-ground research to create a landmark tribute to the pleasures and mysteries of Chinese cuisine.
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