Xi'an Famous Foods

Name: Xi'an Famous Foods
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SKU: 9781419747526
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The Cuisine of Western China, from New York’s Favorite Noodle Shop

By Jason Wang

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Xi'an Famous Foods by Jason Wang offers a culinary journey that combines a collection of mouth-watering recipes with the author's deeply personal story. It captures the evolution of a beloved restaurant business while sharing insights into Chinese cuisine and culture. This book not only provides comprehensive guides to creating delicious dishes at home but also serves as a heartfelt memoir of family and food.
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If you're a food enthusiast with a passion for discovering authentic and bold flavours from Chinese cuisine, this book offers a rich tapestry of delicious recipes inspired by a beloved restaurant. You might enjoy exploring a world of noodles, soups, and vibrant street food that brings the essence of a renowned eatery right into your home kitchen.

Xi'an Famous Foods

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Since its humble opening in 2005, Xi’an Famous Foods has expanded from one stall in Flushing to fourteen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Cofounder and CEO Jason Wang divulges the untold story of how this empire came to be alongside the never-before-published recipes that helped create this New York City icon.

From heavenly ribbons of liang pi doused in a bright vinegar sauce to flatbread filled with caramelised pork to cumin lamb over hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles, this cookbook helps home cooks make the dishes that fans of Xi’an Famous Foods line up for while also exploring the vibrant cuisine and culture of Xi’an.

Transporting readers to the streets of Xi’an and the kitchens of New York’s Chinatown, Xi’an Famous Foods is the cookbook that fans of Xi’an Famous Foods have been waiting for.

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Reviews highlight that Xi'an Famous Foods offers more than just recipes; it gives a cultural and personal narrative of Jason Wang's family, tying together the flavours of Xi'an cuisine with his family's journey in the USA. Critics praise the book for conveying the essence of the restaurant's beloved dishes, like hand-pulled noodles, while also offering insights into running a food business. The vibrant photography and detailed storytelling make it an engaging read, appealing to both food enthusiasts and those fascinated by the immigrant experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419747526

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 200 colour photographs

Contributors:

Text by Jessica Chou
By Jenny Huang

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1180g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Jason Wang is the CEO and owner of Xi’an Famous Foods, which has 14 locations. Wang was named an Eater Young Gun, a Zagat 30 Under 30, a Forbes 30 Under 30, and a Crain’s 40 Under 40.

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