Cook Once Eat Twice

Saving food from an ethical point of view may not be a clear-cut direct message for Hong Kong people, but it is ingrained in Chinese culture that we must never waste, and that every food that can be eaten, must be eaten. This book is an attempt to create more fun and learning in the kitchen, but I also hope it serves as a good and honest representation of how Hong Kong people like to eat, and how we value our food. My wife, Dee, often wonders how I manage to bring out a meal from what appears to be an empty fridge, but the real trick is that we always have a very full freezer, and an even more full pantry with good Tupperware at the ready! Therefore it’s no magic trick to make another meal out of good home-cooked leftover dishes and a few dry, fermented or saucy ingredients – it simply requires a bit of resourcefulness coupled with a dash of creativity.