Every Grain of Rice

Fuchsia Dunlop was trained as a chef at China's premier Sichuan cooking school and possesses the rare ability to write recipes for authentic Chinese food that can be made at home. Following on from her seminal books on Sichuan and Hunan cooking, Every Grain of Rice is inspired by the vibrant everyday cooking of southern China, where vegetables take center stage, with small portions of meat and fish.

Let's try the stir-fried potato slivers with chili pepper, the vegetarian "Gong Bao Chicken", the sour-and-hot mushroom soup, or Fuchsia's emergency late-night noodles if you're in a hurry. Many of the recipes have few ingredients and are ridiculously simple to prepare. Fuchsia also includes an in-depth look at the key seasonings and techniques of the Chinese kitchen. This is a must-have cookbook for anyone, beginner or connoisseur, looking to incorporate Chinese dishes into their daily cooking repertoire. It features stunning photography and clear instructions.

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