I finally was able to unpack a few boxes of cookbooks and kitchen notes, and came upon a treasure:
Recommended to me 20+ years ago by my good friend Steve-O, who used to teach Chinese cooking classes in the Seattle area, it's a classic. There's copies available for a penny, so if you have any interest at all in Chinese cooking you'd be nuts not to pick one up. It's not a pretty book in terms of photography, at least the 70s version I own, but it's full of useful information and great recipes, which is what I look for in a great cookbook anyway.
Here's a few dishes I made this week, customized from the original somewhat to make them standalone dinners:
Chungking Chicken with Brocolli and orange peppers:
Sczechuan Eggplant with Chicken:
Am-Ko Market has been an wonderful resource to restock my oriental sauces after the move, and having a properly stocked pantry is key to making faithful versions of your favorites.
Fire up your wok and go for it!!
i remember this book from a long time ago. it was lost along the way. i bought one this morning and it was only $4 with shipping. thanks for the tip!
I think you'll dig it Michael, and the price is certainly right. Next step is stocking up the pantry! Hopefully there's a good Asian market out your way. There's always Ranch 99 in L.A. proper if you're coming into town.
I remember this book from the Tarzana House. I once made Kung Pao Chicken from the recipe in that book.
That's when I realized that you should do the cooking.
HA! Mark. You're lucky that Lauren is such an amazing cook, you'd be living on vinegar, lettuce, and salt salads for sure without her.
Glad I found you here. Mrs. N is going to love these asian treats,,,,we'll have to give them a try. I'm more into the 19-degree grilling