Suiyuan Shi Dan (Full Color Edition)

Author: Yuan Mei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Suiyuan Shidan is a renowned work by Yuan Mei, a famous literary figure of the Qing Dynasty. This book is the colloquial version of this classic. The entire work systematically discusses Qing Dynasty culinary techniques and covers northern and southern Chinese dishes, making it a rare and valuable treatise. 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 chapters (Shan), equivalent to fourteen chapters in modern terms. It not only introduces the preparation methods of some dishes but also discusses precautions and nutritional pairings. It covers over 300 northern and southern Chinese dishes, as well as snacks, rice porridge, and tea and wine. The views on dietary hygiene, eating habits, and dish pairings in the book remain insightful and beneficial to read even today.