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Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

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    • Baked pork buns

      • tsusan on November 20, 2009

        Out of this world. Dough took a little longer to rise. Broiler time a little long in my stove for the pork. Still, insanely good.

    • Fresh bean curd and green pea soup

      • Delys77 on October 16, 2011

        I used chicken broth as I was out of veggie broth. The overall flavour is relatively simple, which may work very well if it is the first course preceeding a spicy asian meal. The scallion oil does add some richness, overall it is pretty good and well balanced but not spectacular.

    • Vegetable stock

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Super falvourful for a veggie stock

    • Chicken stock

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Good with a subtle taste despite all the additional ingredients

    • Scallion oil

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Again very subtle taste

    • Onion oil

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        The fried onions are excellent and the oil is nice

    • Garlic oil

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Oil is great but the fried garlic is only so so

    • Baked duck breasts

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Delicious as is

    • Stir fried Shanghai bok choi

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Good but still a little watery and over cooked, make sure you cook very ligthly next time. Second time you made it it was less cooked but still a little watery.

    • Choi sum in oyster sauce

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Need to up the sauce otherwise it is too lightly flavoured

    • Chicken with chicken legs

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        The veg is nice and crisp while the flavours meld well

    • Shredded pork with bean sprouts

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Went a bit heavier on the pork and lighter on the sprouts and it worked out very well. The crispness was great, definitely go easy on the cooking times.

    • Pork Sichuan with chili sauce

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Added a little pickled serrano which gave a nice heat at the back of the palate. Could add a little more to give it more up front heat but just a little. The texture from the egg whites is very Chinese but the flavours are nice.

    • Hunan hot-and-spicy shrimp

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Added a little bit of the chili sauce to it to increase the spice factor of the ketchup as I used western ketchup. It was very flavourful with a nice tangy balance.

    • A simple fried rice

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        This was quite simple and captures the flavour of restaurant style fried rice. You added shrimp at the end and it was quite nice.

    • Pong pong poached chicken

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        The flavour is very different but quite rich due to the paste so eat in small quantities

    • Braised mushrooms in oyster sauce

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        A bit on the sweet side, might drop the sugar a little. Overall the flavour is nice

    • Tianjin bok choy with braised mushrooms

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Essentially it is like a salad with a sweet dressing. Ok but probably a little too sweet and probably a little boring.

    • Barbecued pork

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Delicous and just right

    • Hot and sour soup

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        A little too fiery and not quite sour enough but easily adjusted at the end of cooking

    • Tomato, bean curd, and chicken leg mushroom soup

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        I added some mustard picle and it was quite nice. A little un-chinese but nice. Next day flavour were odd

    • Shrimp and ginger soup

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Super simple and pretty good flavour but not extraordinary. You added a bit of pepper, salt, and star anise. Next time only add a little pepper.

    • The wonderful wonton

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Very tasty little dumplings but go easier on the cornstarch than she suggests. As for folding, I always find this difficult, so I made them more like tortellini.

    • Wonton and whole chicken soup

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Delicious. The dates and the mushroom and the chicken make for a delicious broth, and the dumplings make for a super filling sop.

    • Beijing baked breads

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        This came together quite easily and produced something that tasted quite authentic. Recipe only yielded 12 buns.

    • Beef with pepper pickle

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Quite spicy but the tenderloin actually seems rich with the sauce, the vegetable accompaniment is great.

    • Rice noodles Sichuan with shrimp

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Very authentic. You added a bit of chili paste to give the colour a boost but otherwise left as is. The mustard pickle also adds that extra little something. Spencer really liked this one. Very filling

    • Shredded pork with snow peas and chicken leg mushrooms

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Nice and crunchy snow pease with a lovely sauce and just the right amount of pork. Go easy on the ginger or make sure you cut it super fine.

    • Squash pancakes

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Very good but make sure to cut everything quite small and go with more flour and egg. Used a pan and worked fine

    • Shrimp dumplings

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Dough was actually pretty easy to put together. Did lard instead of the pork fat but I think it is the same result. They are very difficult to put together but the taste is delicious. Make sure you salt enough.

    • Steamed pork buns

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Just like in the restaurants except that it might have been a tiny bit saltier, which is actually a nice change from the typical uber sweetness. They do expand so careful how you place them. The actual steaming time was closer to the 20 minutes. The recipe ended up making 12 buns.

    • Minced "squab" rolled in lettuce

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Delicious little wraps with a meaty texture from the mushrooms and the tofu. Could do with a tiny bit of color but the flavor was great so careful what you add.

    • Stir-fried "beef" with broccoli

      • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

        Captures the flavor of beef and broccoli perfectly. Great texture on the tofu. A definite winner for veggie fair

    • Panfried egg noodles with pork

      • Delys77 on April 04, 2012

        Pg. 122 This replicates the crispy chow mein at my favourite cantonese restaurant. The balance between noodle and sauce is just right. The only modification might be to up the soy in the sauce a little bit for the extra hit of umami. Delicious!

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    • ISBN 10 0811859339
    • ISBN 13 9780811859332
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    • Published Dec 02 2009
    • Format Hardcover
    • Language English
    • Countries United States
    • Publisher Chronicle Books
    • Imprint Chronicle Books

    Publishers Text

    This new masterwork of Chinese cuisine showcases acclaimed chef Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's decades of culinary virtuosity. A series of lessons build skill, knowledge, and confidence as Lo guides the home cook step by step through the techniques, ingredients, and equipment that define Chinese cuisine. With more than 100 classic recipes and technique illustrations throughout, Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking makes the glories of this ancient cuisine utterly accessible. Stunning color photography reveals the treasures of old and new China, from the zigzagging alleys of historical Guangzhou to the bustle of city centers and faraway Chinatowns, as well as wonderful ingredients and gorgeous finished dishes. Step-by-step brush drawings illustrate Chinese cooking techniques. This lavish volume takes its place as the Chinese cookbook of choice in the cook's library.

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