Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food

Chinese Soul Food enticed chefs into the kitchen with the promise that they could recreate the cuisine at home. Despite being a popular cuisine throughout North America, Chinese food can be intimidating. However, author Hsiao-Ching Chou's friendly approachable recipes are suitable for everyone, including inexperienced home cooks. There are vegetarian recipes for stir-fries, rice and noodle dishes, soups, braises, and pickles in this new collection. Of course, the book would be incomplete without vegetarian versions of Chou's famously delicious dumplings, such as soup dumplings and shumai, as well as other dim sum treats. Recipes for eggs and tofu are divided into separate chapters. From Cauliflower with Spiced Shallot Oil to Kung Pao Tofu Puffs, Hot and Sour Soup to Ma Po Tofu to Steamed Egg Custard, these recipes will satisfy all of your cravings for classic Chinese comfort food and all without meat.

You'll also find useful information such as necessary equipment, pantry staples (with acceptable substitutions), how to season and maintain a wok, and other practical tips that make this a user-friendly cookbook. Home cooks are gently guided toward becoming confident in the preparation of satisfying Chinese meals. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply want to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, these recipes are designed to be cooked any night of the week. As the author likes to say, any kitchen can be transformed into a Chinese kitchen!

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