# Yuan Mei - Suiyuan Shidan (Full Color Line Bound Edition)

Author: Yuan Mei
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Suiyuan Shidan is a renowned work by Yuan Mei, a famous literary figure of the Qing Dynasty. Suiyuan Shidan is the colloquial version of this classic. The entire book systematically discusses Qing Dynasty culinary techniques and covers both northern and southern Chinese dishes, making it a rare and invaluable work. Although it may appear to be just a recipe book on the surface, it is the work of Yuan Mei, whose writing style and perspectives naturally differ greatly from ordinary recipe books. As a result, this recipe book has often been mentioned by literati throughout the ages. Suiyuan Shidan was written by Yuan Mei, a famous literary figure of the Qing Dynasty. This book is the colloquial version of that work. The entire book systematically discusses Qing Dynasty culinary techniques and covers both northern and southern Chinese dishes, making it a rare and invaluable work. Although it may appear to be just a recipe book on the surface, it is the work of Yuan Mei, whose writing style and perspectives naturally differ greatly from ordinary recipe books. As a result, this recipe book has often been mentioned by literati throughout the ages. The book, excluding the Preface, is divided into fourteen [parts], which is equivalent to fourteen chapters today. It not only introduces the preparation methods of some dishes but also discusses precautions and nutritional pairings; it not only introduces over 300 northern and southern dishes but also includes pastries, rice porridge, and tea and wine. The perspectives on dietary hygiene, eating habits, and dish pairing in the book remain insightful even today, offering great benefits to readers.