Discover the fundamental techniques and methods of Chinese cooking. This welcoming novice’s guide teaches the four major methods of Chinese cuisine through easy-to-follow beginner’s recipes and offers over 300 authentic Chinese dishes for foreign cooks to try. Enjoy fresh, delicious Chinese meals right at home!

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Ken Hom

Chef

This is probably the best cookbook ever that really explains the essence and soul of Chinese food and cooking. It is written on a level that I aspire to when I write cookery books.

Brandon Jew

Chef/owner, Mister Jiu; San Francisco, CA

Anne Mendelson

Author and editor

Jonathan White

China-based food writer

The Key to Chinese Cooking