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Author: Hom, Ken

China

Published on 13 March 2025 by Octopus Publishing Group (Hamlyn) in the United Kingdom as part of ‘the Classic’ series.

Hardback | 160 pages
182 x 140 x 18 | 308g

The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer – noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes.

Ken Hom is regarded as the world’s leading authority on Chinese cookery. In this cookbook, he shares over 75 of his finest recipes, honouring the simplicity and freshness of Chinese food.

Discover the art of achieving fresh and vibrant flavours through simple, yet sophisticated techniques that define Chinese cooking, with majority of the ingredients sourced in your local supermarkets. These recipes are organised into six chapters:Chapter 1: SoupsBeancurd Spinach Soup; Wonton Soup; Minced Beef and Rice Noodles in SoupChapter 2: MeatsStir-fried Pork with Bean Sprouts; Stewed Pork Spareribs; Orange-flavoured BeefChapter 3: PoultryPeking Duck and Flour Pancakes; Sichuan Cold Chicken Salad; Chicken in Black Bean SauceChapter 4: FishStir-fried Prawns with Peas; Red-cooked Fish; Sichuan Scallops with Whole GarlicChapter 5: VegetablesBeijing Pan-fried Beancurd; Stir-fried Pak Choi; Crispy ‘Seaweed’Chapter 6: Rice & NoodlesStir-fried Egg Noodles; Beef Fried Rice; Chicken and Rice CasseroleWith stunning images to inspire your culinary journey, this masterful collection invites both novice and experienced cooks to explore the rich, traditional tapestry of Chinese cuisine. From the secret to the best Wonton Soup to timeless dishes such as Sichuan Chicken and Spicy Braised Fish, this Chinese cookbook will help you recreate a classic feast at home.

Discover the joy of Chinese cooking with Ken Hom’s Classic Chinese Recipes.