friederike's Reviews
Cookbook Reviews
Yan-Kit's Classic Chinese Cook Book
By Yan-Kit So
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd - 1987
This book was given to me by an old family friend who had spent years in China, and she insisted that I receive the 1984 edition (or a later reprint), but not the 2006 revised edition.
It's an excellent cookbook that will not only provide you with many authentical recipes but also with a longish section about the the more exotic ingredients, equipment and techniques of chinese cooking, including explanations of why these techniques are used. Highly recommended!