Zhejiang Famous Dishes

Author: Lu Xianghe
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: New Concept Famous Chinese Cuisine Cookbook. This book represents a revolutionary attempt in the writing of new-style cookbooks. It interprets the ancient and splendid culinary arts of China from two fresh perspectives: the development of politics, economy, history, and culture in Zhejiang, and a quantitative analysis of the overall characteristics of famous Zhejiang dishes. It is a high-tech and high-cultural-standard new-style cookbook since the advent of various cookbooks. In terms of layout, the book breaks through traditional cookbook writing methods. Each famous dish features the following sections: the "reason for the dish's fame"; "variations in dish styles" for creative inspiration; "secrets to making the dish well" to help readers grasp the key techniques; and "nutritional and health guidance" from the perspective of ingredient composition and traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, the cooking process is illustrated with diagrams, making it clear at a glance and reflecting a brand-new concept in cookbook writing.