Kian Liam Kho , Jody Horton
Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees: Essential Techniques of Authentic Chinese Cooking
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385344685
- author:
- Kian Liam Kho , Jody Horton
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Clarkson Potter
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 3.1 x 26.1 cm
- Genre:
- Food & Drink, National & International Cookery, Chinese
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Create nuanced, complex, authentic Chinese flavors at home with Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees. This comprehensive cookbook demystifies Chinese home cooking by focusing on its fundamental techniques. With over 150 recipes and more than 200 photographs, you'll learn how to master the basics of pan-frying, oil steeping, and yin-yang frying. From simple dishes like Spicy Lotus Root Salad and Red Cooked Pork, to more involved recipes like authentic General Tso's Chicken or Pork Shank Soup with Winter Bamboo, this book provides a practical and intuitive approach to Chinese cuisine. By mastering these techniques, you'll be able to confidently apply them to a wide range of ingredients, from chicken to tofu and beyond. With Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the soul of Chinese cooking, enabling you to recreate any tempting dish you encounter or imagine.