Dream of the Red Chamber Cuisine

Author: Qin Yimin
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The author has dedicated years to researching the recipes of Dream of the Red Chamber, gaining deep insight into the subject, and has thus created this book to delight readers. Every dish and drink mentioned in the book, such as almond tea, rose, and bird's nest soup, as well as delicacies like marinated goose feet, roasted venison, and eggplant in vinegar sauce, has been meticulouslyed by the author. The book details the color, taste, shape, taboos, and special utensils associated with these foods, as well as their connection to customs. To enhance readers' understanding of the food culture in Dream of the Red Chamber, the author has also included a dedicated chapter on the dietary habits of Cao Xueqin's family. Additionally, the author references numerous Qing Dynasty recipe books, such as Suiyuan Shidan (The Suiyuan Kitchen Manual), Suixi Juyin Yinshi Pu (The Suixi Kitchen Recipes), and Yangxiao Lu (The Manual for Raising Children), and combines them with modern dietary preferences to provide detailed cooking methods, making it easy for readers to "follow the recipe" and savor the culinary delights of Grand View Garden.