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The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook
Over 200 Takeaway Favourites to Make at Home
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This cookbook is perfect for food enthusiasts, home cooks seeking authentic Chinese takeaway recipes, and anyone interested in mastering classic dishes with approachable guidance from an experienced chef.
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See moreAll your Chinese Takeaway classics in one place! 150 favourite recipes plus 50 brand-new ones.
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The definitive collection of 200 of Kwoklyn Wan's best recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens.
In The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook, Kwoklyn offers 200 of his most popular recipes, with everything from Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup, and Sesame Seed Prawn Toast to speedy Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, and Tofu Ramen. Plus, there are 50 brand-new and delicious recipes that you won't find anywhere else.
Packed with easy, step-by-step instructions and Kwoklynβs foolproof tips, this comprehensive collection of classic recipes is the ultimate Chinese cookbook.
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The Washington Post praises the book for its clear and efficient recipes, noting the step-by-step instructions and tips that ensure home cooks can achieve authentic, memorable results every time.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781787137370
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Illustration: full-colour photography throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 37.0mm
Width: 194.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1530g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Kwoklyn Wan is a professional chef, restaurateur and Kung Fu instructor. He frequently teaches and demos Chinese cooking. Kwoklyn is the brother of television celebrity Gok Wan, and the two brothers grew up working in their family's Cantonese restaurant in the Midlands, UK. He is the author of The Chinese Takeaway Cookbook (2019), The Veggie Chinese Takeaway Cookbook (2020), Chinese Takeaway in 5 (2021) and 10-Minute Chinese Takeaway (2022), and presents his own show on Amazon Prime, Kwoklyn's Chinese Takeaway Kitchen.
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