Beijing Famous Dishes

Author: Li Guilan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book represents a revolutionary attempt in the writing of new-style recipe collections. It interprets the ancient and splendid culinary arts of China from two fresh perspectives: the political, economic, historical, and cultural development of Beijing, as well as a quantitative analysis of the overall characteristics of famous Beijing dishes. It is a high-tech, high-culture new-style recipe collection since the advent of various recipe books. In terms of layout, the book breaks through traditional recipe 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 perspectives of ingredient composition and traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, the process of making each dish is illustrated with diagrams, making it clear at a glance and reflecting a brand-new concept in recipe writing. This book represents a revolutionary attempt in the writing of new-style recipe collections. It interprets the ancient and splendid culinary arts of China from two fresh perspectives: the political, economic, historical, and cultural development of Beijing, as well as a quantitative analysis of the overall characteristics of famous Beijing dishes. It is a high-tech, high-culture new-style recipe collection since the advent of various recipe books. In terms of layout, the book breaks through traditional recipe 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 perspectives of ingredient composition and traditional Chinese medicine. Additionally, the process of making each dish is illustrated with diagrams, making it clear at a glance and reflecting a brand-new concept in recipe writing.