COOKING & FOOD

The Guide to Chinese Cooking: A Journey Through China’s Favorite Dishes

by Handa Cheng
DK. Apr. 2025. 384p. ISBN 9780593959961. $40. COOKING
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Instagram culinary star Cheng serves as a knowledgeable guide in successfully navigating the wide-ranging landscape of Chinese cuisine. Drawing upon his family’s recipes, Cheng, who was born in China but currently resides in Paris, focuses on everyday Chinese dishes that emphasize freshness and seasonality. From the simple-to-master stir-fried tomatoes and eggs to the more complicated but sublimely delicious dan dan noodles, recipes are presented with both the English and Chinese names of the dish, estimates of prep and cooking times, a concise introductory note, a listing of ingredients, and a step-by-step breakdown of making the dish. Fascinating culinary tidbits and informative essays on topics, including Chinese street food are folded into the cookbook.
VERDICT Even with the incredible number of excellent Chinese cookbooks available, including the brand new, encyclopedic China: The Cookbook and the wonderfully entertaining A Very Chinese Cookbook, Cheng’s marvelous debut cookbook is an excellent starting point for any cook journeying into the richly rewarding world of Chinese cuisine.
Reviewed by John Charles , Apr 11, 2025
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