Flavours of the Middle Kingdom

The Origins of Traditional Chinese Dishes
Featuring the traditional Chinese recipes, this book reveals the stories behind them, helping readers understand the context of this ancient cuisine. Written with step-by-step instructions, it includes an illustrated glossary of ingredients and a section on cooking tips.
The vastness of China's geographic expanse and the richness of its cultural history are clearly echoed in the diversity of its cuisine. "Flavours of the Middle Kingdom: The Origins of Traditional Chinese Dishes" is a two-fold book that uncovers some of China's best-loved recipes while revealing the colourful stories behind them, helping readers understand and appreciate the context of this ancient cuisine. Adapted for today's kitchen and clearly written with step-by-step instructions, readers can easily reproduce these authentic recipes to perfection and savour the flavours of China, with some that go way back to the prehistoric dynasties. "Flavours of the Middle Kingdom: The Origins of Traditional Chinese Dishes" comes with a comprehensive illustrated glossary of ingredients and a section on cooking tips to guide readers on this culinary adventure. Readers now have a chance to learn about the background of those famous Chinese dishes with fascinating names. The background of each dish is explained and the recipes are clearly presented so they can be easily reproduced in any kitchen.

Contributor: Lydia Leong (Edited by), Jamilah Mohd Hassan (Edited by)

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