The Chinese Way by Yin-Fei Lo, Eileen;

Short description:

"Dear Eileen, I have cooked French with pleasure for forty-eight years and now that I have read your book, The Chinese Way, I have become enthusiastic about cooking Chinese. I am sure it will help me to get rid of any accumulated pounds." ?Andre Soltner "As chefs in search of menu inspiration know, a new book by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo is always a mandatory buy. In her newest, she manages to hit a double bull's-eye, delivering both a superb repertory of easily cooked, complexly-flavored regional Chinese dishes, and a sophisticatedly-tasty solution for lowering intake of fats." ?Michael and Ariane Batterberry Founding Editors/Associate Publishers Food Arts magazine "To live well is the definition of happiness. To dine well on Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's healthy Chinese food is the definition of divine." ?George Lang The Chinese Way As anyone who has cooked it at home knows, Chinese cooking is almost inherently healthful. Traditional cooking techniques like water blanching, stir-frying, and steaming are not only healthy, they bring out the best, natural flavors in food. In Chinese cooking, oils are used minimally, marinated meats are used to flavor a dish, not dominate it, and healthful foods like vegetables, rice, and noodles are staples. With traditional, but lightened, Chinese dishes and many of the author's own creations, plus nutritional information for every recipe for calorie- and fat-gram counters, The Chinese Way is a must for anyone who loves the flavors of the Far East. Sample Recipes

• Shrimp Fried Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Striped Bass Steamed with Ginger and Scallions
• Steamed Crabs with Ginger
• Mango Chicken Stir-Fry
• Green Papaya Salad
• Curry Roasted Beef
• Tianjin Bok Choy Soup

Long description:

"Dear Eileen, I have cooked French with pleasure for forty-eight years and now that I have read your book, The Chinese Way, I have become enthusiastic about cooking Chinese. I am sure it will help me to get rid of any accumulated pounds." ?Andre Soltner "As chefs in search of menu inspiration know, a new book by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo is always a mandatory buy. In her newest, she manages to hit a double bull's-eye, delivering both a superb repertory of easily cooked, complexly-flavored regional Chinese dishes, and a sophisticatedly-tasty solution for lowering intake of fats." ?Michael and Ariane Batterberry Founding Editors/Associate Publishers Food Arts magazine "To live well is the definition of happiness. To dine well on Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's healthy Chinese food is the definition of divine." ?George Lang The Chinese Way As anyone who has cooked it at home knows, Chinese cooking is almost inherently healthful. Traditional cooking techniques like water blanching, stir-frying, and steaming are not only healthy, they bring out the best, natural flavors in food. In Chinese cooking, oils are used minimally, marinated meats are used to flavor a dish, not dominate it, and healthful foods like vegetables, rice, and noodles are staples. With traditional, but lightened, Chinese dishes and many of the author's own creations, plus nutritional information for every recipe for calorie- and fat-gram counters, The Chinese Way is a must for anyone who loves the flavors of the Far East. Sample Recipes

• Shrimp Fried Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Striped Bass Steamed with Ginger and Scallions
• Steamed Crabs with Ginger
• Mango Chicken Stir-Fry
• Green Papaya Salad
• Curry Roasted Beef
• Tianjin Bok Choy Soup

Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Chinese Way.

My Special Preparations.

Rice and Noodles.

Foods from the Water.

The Versatile Chicken and Other Poultry.

Foods from the Land.

To Confucius Meat Was Pork.

Soups, Glorious Soups.

Tong Soi and Other Sweets.

Metric Conversions.

Index.