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The Wok Recipes and Techniques

The Wok  Recipes and Techniques Book
Author : J. Kenji López-Alt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Release : 2022-03-08
ISBN : 0393541223
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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#1 New York Times Bestseller • #1 Washington Post Bestseller • One of Time's 10 Most Anticipated Cookbooks of 2022 From J. Kenji López-Alt, the author of the best-selling cookbook The Food Lab: the definitive guide to the science and technique of cooking in a wok. J. Kenji López-Alt’s debut cookbook, The Food Lab, revolutionized home cooking, selling more than half a million copies with its science-based approach to everyday foods. And for fast, fresh cooking for his family, there’s one pan López-Alt reaches for more than any other: the wok. Whether stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, simmering, or braising, the wok is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. Once you master the basics—the mechanics of a stir-fry, and how to get smoky wok hei at home—you’re ready to cook home-style and restaurant-style dishes from across Asia and the United States, including Kung Pao Chicken, Pad Thai, and San Francisco–Style Garlic Noodles. López-Alt also breaks down the science behind beloved Beef Chow Fun, fried rice, dumplings, tempura vegetables or seafood, and dashi-simmered dishes. Featuring more than 200 recipes—including simple no-cook sides—explanations of knife skills and how to stock a pantry, and more than 1,000 color photographs, The Wok provides endless ideas for brightening up dinner.

The Runaway Wok

The Runaway Wok Book
Author : Ying Chang Compestine
Publisher : Penguin
Release : 2011-01-06
ISBN : 1101642696
File Size : 29,6 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner. But then the wok rolls out of the poor family's house with a skippity-hoppity-ho! and returns from the rich man's home with a feast in tow! With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity.

The Breath of a Wok

The Breath of a Wok Book
Author : Grace Young,Alan Richardson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Release : 2013-06-25
ISBN : 1476740240
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Award-winning author Grace Young celebrates and demystifies the art of wok cooking for the Western home cook. When Grace Young was a child, her father instilled in her a lasting appreciation of wok hay, the highly prized but elusive taste that food achieves when properly stir-fried in a wok. As an adult, Young aspired to create that taste in her own kitchen. Grace Young's quest to master wok cooking led her throughout the United States, Hong Kong, and mainland China. Along with award-winning photographer Alan Richardson, Young sought the advice of home cooks, professional chefs, and esteemed culinary teachers like Cecilia Chiang, Florence Lin, and Ken Hom. Their instructions, stories, and recipes, gathered in this richly designed and illustrated volume, offer not only expert lessons in the art of wok cooking, but also capture a beautiful and timeless way of life. With its emphasis on cooking with all the senses, The Breath of a Wok brings the techniques and flavors of old-world wok cooking into today's kitchen, enabling anyone to stir-fry with wok hay. IACP award-winner Young details the fundamentals of selecting, seasoning, and caring for a wok, as well as the range of the wok's uses; this surprisingly inexpensive utensil serves as the ultimate multipurpose kitchen tool. The 125 recipes are a testament to the versatility of the wok, with stir-fried, smoked, pan-fried, braised, boiled, poached, steamed, and deep-fried dishes that include not only the classics of wok cooking, like Kung Pao Chicken and Moo Shoo Pork, but also unusual dishes like Sizzling Pepper and Salt Shrimp, Three Teacup Chicken, and Scallion and Ginger Lo Mein. Young's elegant prose and Richardson's extraordinary photographs create a unique and unforgettable picture of artisan wok makers in mainland China, street markets in Hong Kong, and a "wok-a-thon" in which Young's family of aunties, uncles, and cousins cooks together in a lively exchange of recipes and stories. A visit with author Amy Tan also becomes a family event when Tan and her sisters prepare New Year's dumplings. Additionally, there are menus for family-style meals and for Chinese New Year festivities, an illustrated glossary, and a source guide to purchasing ingredients, woks, and accessories. Written with the intimacy of a memoir and the immediacy of a travelogue, this recipe-rich volume is a celebration of cultural and culinary delights.

The Wok Cookbook

The Wok Cookbook Book
Author : Ronnie Israel
Publisher : Mayorline via PublishDrive
Release : 2015-08-10
ISBN : 0987650XXX
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Enjoy Healthier Homemade Versions Of Your Favorite Chinese Meals! Prepare Great Meals Using Your Wok! Americans have become accustomed to Chinese foods. We love, enjoy and crave for it as we do our pizzas and tacos. The tens of thousands of Chinese restaurants in the US alone attest to our increasing love for Chinese take-outs. This number far outweighs even our popular American fast-foods restaurants. But why should we spend lots of money eating in these restaurants when we can easily make ours in the comfort of our homes? It is simple, easy and economical to prepare your own Oriental meals. It is also healthier as you now have a choice to eliminate the salt, oil and other ingredients you do not want. So get to make your own dishes using primarily the age-old affordable Chinese utensil -the wok. This book has over 70 delicious and filling recipes for your wok cooking delight. You can prepare a great variety of dishes with your proteins and vegetables be it seafood, chicken, pork, beef, fish, or noodles, to name just a few. With ingredients that are readily available in many supermarkets and Asian groceries; directions that are straightforward but detailed that even a beginner can follow easily; general wok cooking tips as well as cleaning tips; the recipes in this book, are flavor- packed and targeted at utmost satisfaction. However, do not let this compilation of global recipes intimidate you. They are fun and enjoyable to prepare as wok cooking is. Once you follow the excellently-written steps to every recipe, you will definitely be proud of your end-product. So enjoy the flavors, aromas and textures of these oriental recipes; get a wok and a copy of this book!

Every Night Is Pizza Night

Every Night Is Pizza Night Book
Author : J. Kenji López-Alt
Publisher : WW Norton
Release : 2020-09-01
ISBN : 1324005262
File Size : 33,8 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Best-selling author J. Kenji López-Alt introduces Pipo, a girl on a quest to prove that pizza is the best food in the world. Pipo thinks that pizza is the best. No, Pipo knows that pizza is the best. It is scientific fact. But when she sets out on a neighborhood-spanning quest to prove it, she discovers that “best” might not mean what she thought it means. Join Pipo as she cooks new foods with her friends Eugene, Farah, Dakota, and Ronnie and Donnie. Each eating experiment delights and stuns her taste buds. Is a family recipe for bibimbap better than pizza? What about a Moroccan tagine that reminds you of home? Or is the best food in the world the kind of food you share with the people you love? Warm and funny, with bright, whimsical illustrations by Gianna Ruggiero, Every Night Is Pizza Night is a story about open-mindedness, community, and family. With a bonus pizza recipe for young readers to cook with their parents, Every Night Is Pizza Night will make even the pickiest eaters hungry for something new.

The Wok

The Wok Book
Author : Gary Lee
Publisher : Nitty Gritty Cookbook
Release : 1970
ISBN : 0987650XXX
File Size : 35,5 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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More than 1.3 million copies of this best-seller have been sold. You can prepare all popular Chinese specialties expertly and easily with this complete cookbook by a Chinese cooking master. It contains delicious recipes for everything from simple stir-fried delicacies to exotic meals for guests, a guide to ingredients, and easy-to-follow instructions.

Strike the Wok

Strike the Wok Book
Author : Jim Wong-Chu,Lien Chao
Publisher : TSAR Publications
Release : 2003
ISBN : 1894770099
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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A young man contemplates piano lessons and hockey; two misfits in Chinatown discover love; a Vancouver woman fondly recalls her parent's old house in Newfoundland; a girl goes to Canada to escape her father; a tired old woman recalls her origins as an orphan for sale; a teenage girl cuts off her hair and leaves home... This new anthology brings together some of the most exciting works of fiction by contemprorary Chinese Canadian Writers. Representing three generations of Chinese from a variety of backgrounds, including writers born in Canada as well as places outside, presenting a diversity of themes and styles, and set in various geographical locations and time periods, Strike the Wok is a truly kaleidoscopic look at Chinese life from modern Canadian perspectives. Internationally renowned as well as newer voices are included.

Jeremy Pang s School of Wok

Jeremy Pang s School of Wok Book
Author : Jeremy Pang
Publisher : Hachette UK
Release : 2022-05-26
ISBN : 060063731X
File Size : 31,7 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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AS SEEN ON TV Celebrate fast, furious and fresh Asian cooking with over 80 recipes from TV's Jeremy Pang and his award-winning cookery institution, School of Wok. Bringing together the best Asian flavours from across the continent, this book is a combination of quick-fire, easy meals that take minutes to cook up. Most recipes in the book utilise the 'wok clock' technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked for complete simplicity. From quick weekday suppers to family feasts with a bit more flare, Jeremy Pang's School of Wok contains the tips and tricks you need to make the world of Asian cooking easily accessible so you never have to resort to a fakeaway ever again. Chapter one: Chinese Including General Tso's Chicken; Garlic & Vermicelli Steamed Prawns and Vegan Chow Mein Chapter two: Thai Including Steamed Fish with Lemon Grass & Lime Broth; Bangkok Crab Omelette and Green Chicken Curry Chapter three: Vietnamese Including Quick Chicken Pho; Sweet Potato & Prawn Fritters and Crispy Tofu in Tomato Sauce Chapter four: Singaporean & Malaysian Including Vegan Laksa; Malaysian Mixed Rice and Sesame Oil Chicken Chapter five: Indonesian & Pinoy Including Pinoy Garlic Butter Chilli Prawns; Coconut Spicy Squash Stew and Ben's Spicy Fried Chicken Chapter five: Korean & Japanese Including Kimchi Fried Rice, Korean Fried Chicken and Quick Vegan Ramen

The Essential Wok Cookbook

The Essential Wok Cookbook Book
Author : Zoë Harpham
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Release : 2004
ISBN : 9781740454131
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Offering handy tips and advice to help you get the most out of your wok, this title features double-page spreads on particular ingredients and recipes.

The Wok Bible

The Wok Bible Book
Author : Sunil Vijayakar,Becky Johnson,Jenni Fleetwood
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Release : 2016-02-07
ISBN : 9781782140641
File Size : 20,9 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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180 sensational stir-fry dishes from east and west for pan and wok, with 700 photographs.

The Everyday Wok Cookbook

The Everyday Wok Cookbook Book
Author : Lorna Yee
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Release : 2012-11-06
ISBN : 1570618399
File Size : 39,8 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Most people think a wok is just for stir-frying Chinese food. Not so! A wok is a versatile and inexpensive piece of kitchen equipment that can be used everyday, for all your meals. You can braise, steam, deep-fry, and stew foods in it. You can even bake a cake in it! Don't stash your wok away in a cupboard. Leave it on your stovetop and use it every day! This book celebrates making American favorites such as spaghetti and meatballs, buttermilk fried chicken, and pulled pork sandwiches using the ancient Chinese cooking vessel. You'll also find easy Asian dishes like kung pao chicken, shrimp and egg fried rice, stir-fried beef and broccoli, and chicken chow mein.

Gok s Wok

Gok s Wok Book
Author : Gok Wan
Publisher : Random House
Release : 2013-10-10
ISBN : 1448177081
File Size : 34,9 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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In his brand new book, Gok Wan shares his favourite recipes for fresh and healthy meals - inspired by the flavours of Asia Gok's recipes draw influence from the East, as he teaches us how to add flavour and a splash of originality through his distinctive style of simple, fast cooking. Chapters cover all occasions from lunch ideas to dinner parties and date nights and include curries, stir-fries, noodles, salads, soups and even desserts. He shares many of his family's traditional recipes too, but gives them a modern twist for today’s kitchen tables - try Sweet miso marinated chicken and pak choy, Sweet potato and Brazil nut curry and Poppa Wan's fu yung. And, running throughout, are Gok’s words of advice on wok cooking, his favourite ingredients and tips on preparation and entertaining Gok-style. For Gok, great eating should be hassle-free, and these recipes are exactly that - tasty dishes that are low stress, good for you and make minimal mess.

The Woks of Life

The Woks of Life Book
Author : Bill Leung,Kaitlin Leung,Judy Leung,Sarah Leung
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Release : 2022-11-01
ISBN : 0593233905
File Size : 32,5 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW • “The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my favorite dishes myself.”—KEVIN KWAN, author of Crazy Rich Asians The family behind the acclaimed blog The Woks of Life shares 100 of their favorite home-cooked and restaurant-style Chinese recipes in ”a very special book” (J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok) This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered—put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life. In addition to recipes for Mini Char Siu Bao, Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles, Cantonese Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Salt-and-Pepper Fried Oyster Mushrooms, there are also helpful tips and tricks throughout, including an elaborate rundown of the Chinese pantry, explanations of essential tools (including the all-important wok), and insight on game-changing Chinese cooking secrets like how to “velvet” meat to make it extra tender and juicy. Whether you’re new to Chinese cooking or if your pantry is always stocked with bean paste and chili oil, you’ll find lots of inspiration and trustworthy recipes that will become a part of your family story, too.

The Big Book of Wok

The Big Book of Wok Book
Author : Nicola Graimes
Publisher : Unknown
Release : 2006
ISBN : 9781844832958
File Size : 32,6 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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The wok is easily the most versatile cooking vessel ever invented. Its one-pan approach saves time and trouble and makes clean-up simpler, too. But what gives woks their worldwide popularity is the unbeatable food they produce as these 365 luscious dishes so richly prove. Wok-steamed fish delivers more taste, and wok-fried vegetables preserve more of their nutritional value than other methods. Better still, each of these tempting curries, stir-fries, and soups can be prepared in minutes. The lavishly illustrated recipes include green vegetable curry and spiced noodles, mussels in tomato broth, Hoisin duck with pancakes, and sesame and tahini spinach, and represent a range of great cuisines from Chinese and Indian to Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese.

Wok On

Wok On Book
Author : Ching-He Huang
Publisher : Kyle Books
Release : 2019-09-24
ISBN : 9780857836335
File Size : 27,5 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Winner for the UK in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2020 in the Easy Recipes category. 'As always, Ching's recipes are not only deliciously healthy but easy enough for anyone to have a go at and enjoy.' - Tom Kerridge Perfect for sautéing, braising, frying and steaming, cooking with a wok is a way of life all over Asia. In Wok On, bestselling author Ching-He Huang celebrates the huge versatility of this magical 2,000-year-old cooking pot with a modern collection of recipes that are simple enough for every day as well as every cook. Featuring dishes from across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Macau, almost every recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less and has been created with nutrition, taste and affordability in mind. Many are suitable for those with gluten and dairy allergies, and because Asian food typically includes lots of vegetables, many are also vegetarian or vegan too.

Stir Frying to the Sky s Edge

Stir Frying to the Sky s Edge Book
Author : Grace Young
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Release : 2010-05-04
ISBN : 1416580735
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Award for International Cooking, this is the authoritative guide to stir-frying: the cooking technique that makes less seem like more, extends small amounts of food to feed many, and makes ingredients their most tender and delicious. The stir-fry is all things: refined, improvisational, adaptable, and inventive. The technique and tradition of stir-frying, which is at once simple yet subtly complex, is as vital today as it has been for hundreds of years—and is the key to quick and tasty meals. In Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge, award-winning author Grace Young shares more than 100 classic stir-fry recipes that sizzle with heat and pop with flavor, from the great Cantonese stir-fry masters to the culinary customs of Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghai, Beijing, Fujian, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as other countries around the world. With more than eighty stunning full-color photographs, Young’s definitive work illustrates the innumerable, easy-to-learn possibilities the technique offers—dry stir-fries, moist stir-fries, clear stir-fries, velvet stir-fries—and weaves the insights of Chinese cooking philosophy into the preparation of beloved dishes as Kung Pao Chicken, Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli, Chicken Lo Mein with Ginger Mushrooms, and Dry-Fried Sichuan Beans.

The Food Lab Better Home Cooking Through Science

The Food Lab  Better Home Cooking Through Science Book
Author : J. Kenji López-Alt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Release : 2015-09-21
ISBN : 0393249867
File Size : 22,9 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.

The Essential Wok Cookbook A Simple Chinese Cookbook for Stir Fry Dim Sum and Other Restaurant Favorites

The Essential Wok Cookbook  A Simple Chinese Cookbook for Stir Fry  Dim Sum  and Other Restaurant Favorites Book
Author : Naomi Imatome-Yun
Publisher : Callisto Media Inc
Release : 2015-04
ISBN : 1623156068
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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All the Recipes You Need to Enjoy Comforting Chinese Food at Home Ordering Chinese takeout is easy—but it’s definitely not the healthiest or most affordable way to enjoy Chinese comfort food at home. With this simple cookbook in your kitchen and a mighty wok in your hand, Chinese favorites are now quicker, healthier, and cheaper than delivery. The Essential Wok Cookbook is your guide to mastering the wok, the versatile pan that makes possible all of the Chinese restaurant dishes you love—no extra salt, oil, or MSG required. Beyond tips for selecting, seasoning, and caring for your wok, this cookbook also provides: • Step-by-step illustrations for how to fold a dumpling, egg roll, and wonton • Fun features on the origin stories and American reinventions of foods such as egg drop soup and fortune cookies • Recipe labels to help you decide what to make when you’re short on time (30 minutes or less) and tight on cash (under $10) • Recipe tips to swap ingredients, save time, make a dish more healthy, or kick up the heat If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, start cooking today with your wok and see just how far The Essential Wok Cookbook will take you. Fire up the wok with recipes like Perfect Pork Pot Stickers, Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry, Lighter Egg Foo Young, Sweet Chili Shrimp, General Tso’s Chicken, Better Beef with Broccoli, and many more!

Noodles Every Day

Noodles Every Day Book
Author : Corinne Trang
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Release : 2009-05-13
ISBN : 0811861430
File Size : 29,9 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Trang, seasoned food writer and author of The Asian Grill, presents an extraordinary array of Asian dishes in her newest book. With a sharp, modern design and a friendly tone, the book helps the reader navigate the world of noodles, starting with their origin (Leijoo, China) and most common pairings (ginger, garlic, soy, scallions, etc.), then delving deep into the many varieties of noodles. No stranger to Asian cuisine, Trang keeps her innovative ideas (such as plum-flavored noodles) from becoming too complicated or obscure, and suggests tips and valuable explanations throughout the book. Each chapter proficiently exhibits one noodle (wheat, egg, buckwheat, rice and cellophane)plus a chapter on buns, dumplings and spring rollsand includes a handful of vibrant, original ways to prepare each type. While some recipes, like green tea soba and smoked wild salmon rolls, are bite-size, others, like udon with braised sweet and spicy beef short ribs, are hearty entrees, shining a spotlight on the book's subject. Combining a fun, fresh layout with generally quick and easy-to-prepare dishes, Trang's latest work is sure to find a spot in the kitchens of stylish foodies eager to explore the arguably underdocumented land of noodles. (June) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The Wok Way

The Wok Way Book
Author : Winnie Tuan
Publisher : Sf Design
Release : 1974
ISBN : 9780915942015
File Size : 39,5 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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Download The Wok Way book written by Winnie Tuan and published by Sf Design with total hardcover pages 68 . Available in PDF, EPUB, and Kindle, read book directly with any devices anywhere and anytime.

My Stir fried Life

My Stir fried Life Book
Author : Ken Hom
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Release : 2016-09-29
ISBN : 1785900366
File Size : 28,8 Mb
Language : Ennglish

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As a boy, Ken Hom lived hand-to-mouth in the slums of Chicago's Chinatown. Today, he is one of the most celebrated TV chefs of all time, the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food and introduced the nation to the wok. This is the story of that remarkable journey. Aged just eight months when his father died, Ken was raised by his mother in an atmosphere of punishing poverty. But no matter how little they had, they ate well. Life would change when, at the age of eleven, Ken landed a job in his uncle's Chinese restaurant. From these humble beginnings, he travelled the globe and went on to become one of the world's greatest authorities on Asian food. His wildly popular books have inspired millions of home cooks, and he paved the way for a generation of celebrity chefs. High-spirited and frequently funny, My Stir-Fried Life is the epicurean's epic - a gastronomic narrative that lifts the spirits, tantalises the taste buds and feeds the soul of anyone and everyone who loves cooking, from the keen novice to the accomplished connoisseur.