Chinese Cooking for Dummies

TV chef Martin Yan demystifies the art of Chinese cooking!

In this cookbook fromt he bestselling cookbook author and star of PBS-TV's Yan Can Cook," Martin Yan puts a contemporary spin on traditional Chinese cuisine for today's home cooks. Chock-full of tips on ingredients, cookware, and techniques, this basic handbook shows how to cleave vegetables with precision, stir-fry like a pro, and prepare a full menu with ease. In this fun and friendly cookbook, readers will find:

• 100 taste-tested recipes, including classic dishes, regional specialties, and modern adaptations
• Easy-to-understand instructions for cooking with or without a wok, as well as other techniques such as steaming
• Step-by-step line drawings that illustrate the foods and techniques essential to Chinese cooking
• Boxed features on Chinese customs and culture
• Shopping guidelines for ingredients and tools