Food for the Emperor -Recipes of Imperial China, John D.

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Food for the Emperor -Recipes of Imperial China, John D. keys, emne: mad og vin

Some of the most interesting food in the world came from China. For this unusual cookbook. John Keys carefully selected and tested recipes, mostly Mandarin but some from other areas. These are the special delicacies created for the Imperial household and not often found in American Chinese restaurants. These will appeal to the gourmet who appreciates haute cuisine and the cook will find that these exotic Oriental dishes are not complicated to prepare and cook.

The author has compiled and includes a valuable Dictionary of Chinese Cuisine with descriptions of the diverse foods of China. In addition, there are charming excerpts from Chinese literature describing magnificent feasts, extolling the joy of eating, and offering delightful bits of philosophy.