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The Chinese Takeaway Secret

How to Cook Your Favourite Fakeaway Dishes at Home
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The Chinese Takeaway Secret by Kenny McGovern reveals the secrets behind creating authentic Chinese takeaway dishes at home. This cookbook offers a collection of popular recipes, providing readers with step-by-step instructions to replicate their favourite restaurant flavours and dishes, all from the comfort of their own kitchen. It's perfect for food enthusiasts looking to recreate delicious, familiar tastes.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Chinese Takeaway Secret

Recreate your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes at home, for a fraction of the cost

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Make your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes at home!

According to Statista, as a nation we spend £10 billion each year on takeaways, and in a 2019 poll, Chinese food was voted Britain's favourite takeaway.

The Chinese Takeaway Secret offers a wide selection of popular recipes that will ensure the reader's home-made dishes look and taste exactly like those offered by their favourite restaurants. Make starters and sides from Spring Rolls and Spare Ribs to Satay Skewers and Crispy Won Ton, and enjoy mains for every palette, including Chow Mein, Shredded Aromatic Pork Pancakes, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Foo Yung.

There are delicious sides and traditional street food dishes too - including Dan Dan Noodles, Prawn Crackers, and Wok Fried Beansprouts.

With this definitive collection of almost 100 takeaway recipes, you'll be able to sample incredible Chinese cuisine from the comfort of your own home - and at half the price!

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The Chinese Takeaway Secret by Kenny McGovern is celebrated for its accessible approach to recreating popular Chinese takeaway dishes at home. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward recipes and the comprehensive list of ingredients, which make it easy for both novices and seasoned cooks to replicate their favourite meals. The book is marked by clear instructions and a diverse range of dishes, making it a valuable addition to any home cook's collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472146915

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 240

About the Author

At the age of nineteen, KENNY McGOVERN was diagnosed with what is known as 'social anxiety disorder' and eventually became too ill to carry on working. As the years passed, he became almost housebound as a result of his illness and as such lost touch with many parts of life which although enjoyable are often taken for granted. Simple pleasures such as buying a nice sandwich from a local cafe or going out for a meal became impossible for him to do.

As a result of this, and because of his love of food and cooking, he eventually took to trying to recreate many of his favourite shop-bought foods at home. 'If I can't go to McDonalds, I'll make my own,' was his philosophy. Over a period of five years or more, he tested and tweaked many, many recipes, his new hobby quickly building into an obsession.

In 2010, Kenny decided to publish some selected recipes in his first book The Takeaway Secret - it became an instant bestseller, following word-of-mouth recommendations on the internet.

With huge support and encouragement from readers, his confidence has grown, along with his food obsession. As a result, Kenny once more ventured out into the world. He has since published five more books.

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