Chinese Cooking

The aroma of pungent, delicious sauces the smoky stir-frying the fresh, colourful vegetables getting ready to be served the fragrance of rice and noodles. Ah! The pleasures of Chinese cooking! Ask any foodie to list his/her top three cuisines, and in all likelihood Chinese will figure in that list. Chinese cuisine today is loved globally for its spicy, colourful delicacies that can be prepared quickly. Interestingly, the Chinese believe that cooking is an art. A simple stir-fry, hearty rice, an elaborate vegetable or an exotic dessert - Chinese cuisine offers variety and taste for every palate. It is these aspects of Chinese that compelled me and my team to revisit my age-old, time-tested recipes and present them in a new style. After extensive research about Chinese cuisine, I present to you this new edition of Chinese Cooking, a collection of 57 recipes that are not only authentic, but also very appealing. Chinese cooking has always been quick, easy and fun as one gets to play with a variety of vegetables and sauces. Right from choosing the ingredients to presenting a dish, we have taken utmost care to maintain the authenticity of this versatile cuisine. I have divided the book into 7 sections viz. Soups Starters Rice, Noodles and Stir- fries Vegetable Dishes Accompaniments Desserts and Basic Recipes. Chinese food is as nutritious as it is tasty since it is cooked on a high flame for a short time, thereby retaining all the nutrients. Besides this, minimum usage of oil makes it healthy. Chinese meals are known for serving sauces along with food to further enhance the flavours as per individual liking. Hence accompaniments play an important role in Chinese cuisine. No meal is complete without a sweet treat. We ve included a range of Chinese treats. I really hope that you enjoy cooking these recipes and recreate the wonderful flavours of China for your loved ones.