Chef's Secret Stewed in Clay Pot

Author: Deng Xianghe
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: "The Secret Recipes of Famous Chefs - Steamed in a Pot" is a summary of Deng Xianghe's culinary skills. At the age of fourteen or fifteen, Deng (Master Deng) started working as an apprentice in a restaurant to help support his family. He was trained by the renowned chef Song Haiqi, a national treasure in the culinary world. Under a strict master, he endured scoldings and rigorous training before finally becoming a master. The preface of the book states: "For him, culinary art is about solid practice. Flashy techniques may look impressive for a while, but they cannot fool people forever. If you want to master the basics, this book is an ideal starting point. The only drawback is that most of the dishes demonstrated in the book are expensive, such as abalone, shark fin, bird's nest, and tripe, which naturally increases the learning cost."