Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook

Recipes from Hunan Province

By Dunlop, Fuchsia

Publishers Summary:
Authentic recipes and fascinating tales from one of China's most vibrant culinary regions.Fuchsia Dunlop is the author of the much-loved and critically acclaimed Sichuanese cookbook Land of Plenty, which won the British Guild of Food Writers' Jeremy Round Award for best first book and which critic John Thorne called "a seminal exploration of one of China's great regional cuisines." Now, with Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook, she introduces us to the delicious tastes of Hunan, Chairman Mao's home province.Hunan is renowned for the fiery spirit of its people, its beautiful scenery, and its hearty peasant cooking. In a selection of classic recipes interwoven with a wealth of history, legend, and anecdote, Dunlop brings to life this vibrant culinary region. Look for late imperial recipes like Numbing-and-Hot Chicken, Chairman Mao's favorite Red-Braised Pork, soothing stews, and a myriad of colorful vegetable stir-fries. 65 color illustrations.

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ISBN
978-0-39306-222-9
Publisher
W. W. Norton


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Reviewed on February 15, 2007

Dunlop wrote the acclaimedLand of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking . Now she turns to the cuisine of Hunan Province, known for its hot and spicy dishes-and as the birthplace of Mao Zedong. A British journalist and food writer, Dunlop lived in China for several years and trained at the pres...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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