- Hardcover: 326 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (Feb 14 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0028603818
- ISBN-13: 978-0028603810
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 19 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 748 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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- #62 in Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Asian > Chinese
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Proper Chinese cooking, asserts Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, is low in fat, unlike what we are used to finding in many Chinese restaurants. She also claims that Chinese cooking is ideal for health conscious people who enjoy good food because it is authentic. A good cook, she insists, "Rather than replace fat with something else, cooks with care to blend, compliment, balance." This care is the essence of mei doh, or good taste.
Along with sections on proper equipment, technique, and ingredients, Yin-Fei Lo gives her version of popular classics: fat-free Hot and Sour Soup, Barbecue Pork and Spare Ribs, and more. She adds twists such as sun-dried tomatoes to Noodles with Shrimp and Broccoli, and uses swordfish in a stir-fry. Other unexpected recipes are Chicken Stir-fried with Melon and Romaine Lettuce with Brown Onions. Don't miss recipes for congee, a comforting porridge finally earning appreciation outside Asian communities. With these many pleasures, Yin-Fei Lo also offers a treasure in her chapter on tong soi. The Chinese eat these lightly sweetened soups, often made with fruits, nuts, herbs, or flowers, as dessert. Because tong soi are considered tonics, they serve as a fine introduction to the increasingly popular, reputedly therapeutic side of Chinese cooking.
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"Dear Eileen, I have cooked French with pleasure for forty-eight years and now that I have read your book, The Chinese Way, I have become enthusiastic about cooking Chinese. I am sure it will help me to get rid of any accumulated pounds." —Andre Soltner "As chefs in search of menu inspiration know, a new book by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo is always a mandatory buy. In her newest, she manages to hit a double bull's-eye, delivering both a superb repertory of easily cooked, complexly-flavored regional Chinese dishes, and a sophisticatedly-tasty solution for lowering intake of fats." —Michael and Ariane Batterberry Founding Editors/Associate Publishers Food Arts magazine "To live well is the definition of happiness. To dine well on Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's healthy Chinese food is the definition of divine." —George Lang The Chinese Way As anyone who has cooked it at home knows, Chinese cooking is almost inherently healthful. Traditional cooking techniques like water blanching, stir-frying, and steaming are not only healthy, they bring out the best, natural flavors in food. In Chinese cooking, oils are used minimally, marinated meats are used to flavor a dish, not dominate it, and healthful foods like vegetables, rice, and noodles are staples. With traditional, but lightened, Chinese dishes and many of the author's own creations, plus nutritional information for every recipe for calorie- and fat-gram counters, The Chinese Way is a must for anyone who loves the flavors of the Far East. Sample Recipes
- Shrimp Fried Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Striped Bass Steamed with Ginger and Scallions
- Steamed Crabs with Ginger
- Mango Chicken Stir-Fry
- Green Papaya Salad
- Curry Roasted Beef
- Tianjin Bok Choy Soup
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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Ce commentaire est de: The Chinese Way : Healthy Low-fat Cooking from China's Regions (Hardcover)
Eileen Yin-Fei Lo is an excellent teacher and I have several of her books, and love them all, but to be real honest, this is not a low-fat low-cal cookbook. This is a tiny portion cookbook.At first glance her recipes seem to be low-cal, low-fat, but look again. For instance, tonight I made the pepper steak recipe. Delicious yes, but the recipe called for 4 oz. of meat and 3/4 lb. of peppers and this was supposed to feed 6 people! Maybe that would be satisfactory if you were making several dishes and soup, but for a Sunday night one pot dinner it was just enough for two, tripling the calorie and fat content listed.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasic food !!!,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Chinese Way : Healthy Low-fat Cooking from China's Regions (Hardcover)
A great book. I had been searching for an authentic Chinese cookbook for some time. I took a gamble on this book by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, and it was a rewarding pay-off. This book has everything. Some information on the history of Chinese cooking, on buying and seasoning a wok, on steam-proofing dishes, on some of the more hard to find ingredients, and personal stories from her upbringing. Not to mention, some fantastic recipies including one I've wanted to try for some time, fish soup. While prep-work is not one of my favorite parts of cooking, (although somewhat necessary in these recipies)the reward of a fantasic dish is well worth it. Added bonuses are sections on how to properly make rice (harder than you may think), and calorie counting information for every dish. I can't wait to try some of the other books by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo. If they're 1/2 as good as this one, they already have my approval.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent low fat Chinese cooking,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Chinese Way : Healthy Low-fat Cooking from China's Regions (Hardcover)
We can't say enough about this book since we began cooking with it. Although it took a little time to stock our pantry with the ingredients, it was well worth the time. Thankfully we have some local Asian markets. There has yet to be a recipe that we've made that we have not thoroughly enjoyed. Surprisingly our picky 2 year old has also enjoyed the food. The book is extremely well written with straight forward step by step instructions that allow us to make exceptional cuisine. By no means does the food taste low in fat. The tastes are superb. We plan to purchase another recipe book by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo.
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