Essence of Hu Cuisine (Teach Yourself to Cook Famous Dishes Series)

Author: Wu Jie
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This album is co-authored by a renowned Chinese culinary master, a cooking lecturer, and over ten cooking masters from various regions. The Hu cuisine introduced here is carefully selected from the most flavorful dishes in each area, featuring both time-honored traditional dishes and innovative creations from recent years, encompassing the entirety of Chinese Hu cuisine. It not only reflects the essence of China's traditional and contemporary gourmet dishes but also demonstrates the scientific, cultural, and artistic aspects of Chinese cooking, making it a true treasure of Chinese culture. The dishes in the book are categorized into five major groups: aquatic dishes, livestock dishes, poultry and egg dishes, vegetable dishes, and others. With concise text and exquisite color illustrations, the book provides detailed introductions and demonstrations of the ingredients, ratios, preparation methods, and characteristics of each dish, including illustrative photos for key preparation steps. The content of this book is comprehensive, scientific, systematic, and practical, making it an ideal textbook for culinary colleges, cooking skill training centers, and chef training programs across the country. Additionally, it serves as a reference for dietary and labor authorities in evaluating and assessing chef skills, as well as a valuable guide for culinary enthusiasts, food connoisseurs, and housewives both domestically and internationally.