The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook by Kwoklyn Wan - Cookery - Hardback

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Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781787137370. Publisher: Quadrille. Overview. Bring your favourite takeaway dishes home with this definitive collection from chef Kwoklyn Wan. Featuring over 200 recipes covering starters, mains, rice, noodles and sides, this hardback cookbook recreates the flavours of your local Chinese takeaway with restaurant-quality results, all achievable in a home kitchen using everyday ingredients and simple step-by-step methods.. About the Book. The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook brings together Kwoklyn Wan's most popular recipes in one comprehensive hardback volume, developed over a lifetime spent cooking in his family's Chinese restaurant kitchens. Inside you'll find 200 of his best-loved dishes, ranging from Crispy Duck Salad, Sweet BBQ Ribs and Veggie Wonton Soup to Pancake Rolls, speedy Special Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and Hot and Sour Soup. Alongside these firm favourites sit 50 brand-new recipes created especially for this collection, giving readers dishes they won't find in any of Kwoklyn's other books. Every recipe is written with the home cook in mind, using clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions alongside Kwoklyn's own foolproof tips picked up from decades in professional kitchens. The book covers the full range of a takeaway menu, so whether you're craving a quick midweek stir-fry, a comforting bowl of soup or a full spread for a family feast, there's a recipe to match. Sections are organised to make planning easy, guiding you through starters, soups, rice and noodle dishes, meat, poultry, seafood and vegetarian mains, plus sauces and accompaniments that tie a meal together. With 352 pages of recipes, photography and practical guidance, this is a genuinely comprehensive reference that replaces the takeaway menu on your fridge door. It's a book designed to be used again and again, whether you're an experienced home cook or just starting to explore Chinese cuisine, and it consistently ranks among the most popular Chinese cookery titles in the UK.. Over 200 authentic Chinese takeaway recipes in one hardback volume. Includes 50 brand-new recipes exclusive to this collection. Clear, step-by-step instructions suited to home cooks of all levels. Covers starters, soups, rice, noodles, mains and sauces. Written by a professional chef with a lifetime of restaurant experience. Makes a fantastic gift for foodies and Chinese cuisine fans. About the Author. Kwoklyn Wan is a third-generation restaurateur and chef whose grandfather opened Leicester's first Chinese restaurant, The Hung Lau, in 1962, followed by his father's Bamboo House in 1978. Kwoklyn has spent decades sharing his passion for Chinese cooking through television, radio, live demonstrations and food festivals, and is the brother of TV personality Gok Wan. He is also a qualified Sifu in Jeet Kune Do and supports several charities in the Leicestershire area.. Why You'll Love This Cookbook. Perfect for anyone who loves takeaway night, this hardback collection delivers over 200 authentic recipes with foolproof, easy-to-follow instructions, making it simple to recreate restaurant-quality Chinese dishes at home, again and again.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and cover design may vary slightly by print run.