Chinese Cuisine: Recipes and Anecdotes from Chinese Gastronomic Culture

In China, our authors say, one is saluted in any venue with the question, "Have you eaten?" This simple phrase suggests how deeply anchored nourishment is in Chinese daily life. Food is about sustenance, but also communication of love and respect. A meal is about food but also memories and friendship.

This book is the fourth in a series of illustrated guides to Asian cuisines and food culture. In it, you will find:

• An introduction to the three important daily meals
• Utensils from chopsti...