{"product_id":"the-vibrant-hong-kong-table-by-christine-wong-9781797219912","title":"The Vibrant Hong Kong Table","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visual and sumptuous ode to Hong Kong that reimagines 88 classic and iconic dishes as colourful and beautiful plant-based meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common Chinese greeting is 食咗飯未呀? “Have you eaten (rice) yet?” which is how Christine Wong’s paternal grandmother would welcome her home during her childhood in Hong Kong. Food was the language of love, with birthdays and special events always celebrated with family meals, from nine-course banquet-style restaurant feasts to simple home-cooked dinners. After leaving Hong Kong and adopting a vegan lifestyle for health and sustainability reasons, Christine yearned to recreate the flavours and textures of her family’s food at home without animal by-products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vibrant Hong Kong Table\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates many of Hong Kong’s most iconic dishes with a vegan twist. Organised by a day of eating through the city and paying homage to its culinary heritage, these fresh, bright, vegetable-based recipes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreakfast and Dim Sum 點心: Sampan Congee, Lotus Leaf Rice, “Egg” Tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCha Chaan Teng 茶餐廳 and Lunchbox Favourites: Baked Tempeh Chop Rice, Black-Pink Pepper Cabbage Steak, Jackfruit Brisket Noodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFamily-Style Dinners, from Festival Foods to Dai Pai Dongs 大牌檔: “Fish Fragrant” Eggplant, Sweet \u0026amp; Sour Cauliflower, Snow Skin Mooncakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSiu Yeh 宵夜 (Late-Night Snacks) and Sweets: Curry “Fishballs,” Three Treasures, Hong Kong Sweet Buns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hong Kong Highlights,\" included throughout, showcase cultural customs such as balancing yin and yang and sharing food family-style. Mama Wong’s tips for using ingredients like lotus root, taro, and salted oranges offer an immersive experience of Hong Kong’s culinary and societal traditions. With beautiful imagery, intimate storytelling, and easy-to-follow instructions, \u003cem\u003eThe Vibrant Hong Kong Table\u003c\/em\u003e is a treasury of fresh and inspiring vegan meals straight from the heart of this magnificent city to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE VEGAN COOKBOOK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born out of hardship, hard work, and diverse cultural influences, Hong Kong’s food culture is an integral part of its history. Author Christine Wong taps into her culinary heritage to offer a window into this incredible city through vibrant memories and colourful, flavourful, plant-based spins on classic dishes like Crystal Dumplings, Salt \u0026amp; Pepper \"Squid,\" Laughing Sesame Cookies, and of course, Hong Kong Milk Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOOD FOR THE PLANET AND YOU:\u003c\/strong\u003e These easy and hard-working vegan recipes offer a way to move toward a sustainable plant-based diet without sacrificing flavour. Based on time-tested Hong Kong cooking techniques and flavours, these recipes are designed to be easy to follow and sharable, offering nourishing meals for weeknight dinners and work-from-home lunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA TOUR OF HONG KONG:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filled with beautiful and evocative photography, \u003cem\u003eThe Vibrant Hong Kong Table\u003c\/em\u003e captures all the intoxicating sights, sounds, and smells that Hong Kong is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChinese cookbook fans looking for East Asian or Hong Kong–specific recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome cooks seeking delicious plant-based and vegan recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople interested in ways to eat more sustainably\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTravel-inspired gift for birthday, anniversary, holiday, housewarming, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900684353772,"sku":"9781797219912","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-vibrant-hong-kong-table-by-christine-wong-9781797219912","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}