Chinese Chef (Secrets and Fun Stories at the National Banquet Table)

Author: Sa Su
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: "The people regard food as heaven, and the quality of this [food] depends on how hard the chef who stirs the wok works. 'Chinese Chefs,' in its elegant and folk-wise writing, showcases the highest realm of Chinese culinary culture and cooking techniques. Yet, it is confined to food. From story to story, set against the backdrop of New China's foreign affairs, the witty and humorous struggles at banquets naturally include the contributions of the chefs behind the scenes. This is a work that showcases New China's foreign affairs from the side. The old chefs who cooked for state banquets narrate multiple short stories, not only demonstrating the highest realm of Chinese culinary culture and cooking techniques but also recording the peaceful cooperation and witty struggles between New China and its foreign guests at banquets, uncovering interesting behind-the-scenes stories in the history of New China's foreign affairs. Author Sa Su once formed a friendship with the old chefs of the VIP Building at Beijing Hotel, personally hearing many anecdotes from them about cooking for foreigners. The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was, and Sa Su wrote this book with its elegant and folk-wise writing."