Shanghai Home-Style Cuisine (Revised Edition)

Author: Cheng Erman, Jiang Runquan
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Publish Date: 1997-06-01
Features: "Home-Style Shanghai Cuisine" is a collection of everyday cooking experiences from families of different origins in Shanghai. The book selects the best recipes and writes them in an economical and practical cooking style, based on the availability of market ingredients and personal preferences. The book is divided into two major sections: "Dishes" and "Snacks," categorized by various cooking methods. It does not discriminate between different culinary schools or styles, providing detailed introductions to ingredients, recipes, cooking processes, and flavor characteristics. Key points and variations are highlighted to assist readers in replicating the dishes. The book includes over a thousand dishes and snacks, making it a microcosm of home-style cuisine from various regions of China. It aligns with the desire for simplicity and suits the current trend of frugality and integrity. It is not only suitable for modern home cooks but also for professionals in hotels, restaurants, and canteens who promote home-style dishes.