Titles in This Set:
Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking
Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixed lot
ISBN: 9781913005405 9781408802526
Overview:
Two beloved cookbooks come together in this carefully curated two-book collection: Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking and Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients. The first, by Fuchsia Dunlop, invites you into southern Chinese home cooking with a vegetables-forward philosophy and restrained use of meat and fish for vibrant, balanced meals. Expect clear, technique-led guidance and recipes such as blanched choy sum with sizzling oil, Hangzhou broad beans with ham, pock-marked old womans beancurd, and steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms, plus emergency late-night noodles for busy evenings. The second title turns takeout favourites into quick, five-ingredient triumphsplus essential pantry staples like garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oilto deliver restaurant-style meals in minutes. This pairing makes it effortless to enjoy authentic Chinese flavours at home, whether youre feeding a family, hosting friends, or simply craving comforting, flavourful dishes after a busy day.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This collection bridges two essential cooking approaches in one thoughtful package. Youll build a solid home-cooking foundation with Every Grain of Rice, learning precise techniques that bring out the best in vegetables and subtle seasonings. Then youll translate that confidence into speed with Nom Nom, where five ingredients plus pantry staples yield bold, crave-worthy dishes in minutes. The result is a cohesive culinary journey: you gain dependable methods, expand your flavour repertoire, and can switch seamlessly from nourishing midweek meals to unforgettable weekend gatherings. Its an ideal gift for food lovers, students, or anyone who wants authentic Chinese cooking without the guesswork.
Books Included in This Collection:
Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking
Fuchsia Dunlops acclaimed guide opens the door to southern Chinese home cooking with warmth and clarity. This book champions vegetables as the stars, pairing them with measured portions of meat or fish to create light yet deeply satisfying meals. It demystifies technique with patient step-by-step instructions, helping home cooks master blanching, braising, searing, and steaming. Dishes such as blanched choy sum with sizzling oil or steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms illuminate how balance and fresh ingredients can deliver exceptional flavour. The hardcover format adds durability for everyday use, and the accessible layout invites readers to cook with confidence, whether theyre revisiting a family favourite or trying something new.
Nom Nom Chinese Takeaway In 5 Ingredients
Nom Nom makes beloved Chinese takeaway flavours accessible in minutes by leveraging five ingredients plus essential pantry staples. The approach is refreshingly simple: build depth with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and a handful of everyday items, then finish with a few quick techniques to achieve glossy sauces and satisfying textures. Expect quick noodles, sizzling stir-fries, and hearty bowls designed for busy cooks, students, and anyone craving restaurant-quality meals at home. This title complements the classic techniques in Every Grain of Rice, offering practical, time-saving recipes that fit into real-life weeknights and casual entertaining.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This two-book collection is ideal for home cooks who want authentic Chinese flavours without lengthy prep, families seeking reliable weeknight dinners, and readers exploring world cuisines from their own kitchens. Its a terrific gift for food lovers, students learning meal planning, or collectors of quality cookbooks who value a clear, authoritatively written guide alongside practical, fast-paced recipes. If youve enjoyed learning about regional Chinese cooking or want to expand your repertoire with reliable, approachable methods, this set delivers both depth and immediacy in equal measure.
Key Benefits:
- Master authentic, vegetable-forward Chinese cooking with clear, technique-driven guidance.
- Access fast, flavour-packed meals using just five ingredients plus pantry staples.
- Build confidence in core cooking methods that translate across dishes and regions.
- Enjoy a cohesive reading and cooking journey from traditional home cooking to modern speed-cooking.
- Perfect for busy households, students, and those new to Chinese cuisine.
- Great gift for cookbook lovers, home chefs, and culinary explorers.
About the Author:
Fuchsia Dunlop trained as a chef at China’s leading cooking school and is internationally renowned for her delicious recipes and captivating writing about Chinese food. Her work, including Every Grain of Rice, centers on accessible, authentic Chinese cooking that invites home cooks to explore regional flavours with confidence. Dunlops precise techniques, clear explanations, and poetic appreciation for ingredients have made her one of the most trusted voices in modern Chinese cuisine. This collection pairs her celebrated, technique-forward guidance with a practical, five-ingredient approach to takeaway flavours, offering readers a well-rounded gateway to Chinese cooking at home.
Why Youll Love This Set:
If you crave authentic Chinese flavours without complicated steps, this two-book collection is your perfect kitchen companion. Youll enjoy the authoritative, chef-led instruction of Every Grain of Rice alongside the quick, pantry-smart recipes of Nom Nom, giving you both depth and immediacy. The sets mix of technique and practicality makes it ideal for ongoing meal planning, weekend cooking projects, or gifting to someone starting their culinary journey. With durable formats and a thoughtful pairing of titles, owning the full set creates a versatile, trust-worthy collection that cooks up big flavours and even bigger smiles.
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