Titel: Best of Chinese Cuisine - Vegetarian 上品中国菜:素食(英文版) - Best of Chinese Cuisine - Vegetarian
Author / Editor: MC Editorial Team 新加坡MC编辑部
ISBN: 978-7-5085-2064-3, 9787508520643
Series: Best of Chinese Cuisine 上品中国菜
Publisher: China Intercontinental Press -五洲传播出版社
Language: English
Date of Publication: 2011.06
First edition
Number of pages: 142
Dimensions: 24 x 22.2 cm
Binding: Paperback


Description:

This book contains 60 quick and easy recipes for today's busyyet healthy lifestyle. Unlike many traditional Chinese vegetariandishes which use highly processed wheat gluten to replace meats,the emphasis here is on natural ingredients such as mushrooms andbean curd, with fresh vegetables. Written in a step-by-step formatwith additional tips on the side, the tasty yet healthy dishesrange from hearty soups, to steamed dishes and quick stir-fries andare a delight to create. Measurements are given in Metric, Imperialand American units for further convenience, and a fully illustratedglossary of ingredients provides practical information aboutpopular ingredients found in Chinese vegetarian dishes.

Chinese vegetarian dishes traditionally feature the use of mock meats made from wheat gluten. These meatsubstitutes are tasty but often containadditives such as artificial colouring andmonosodium glutamate （MSG）. Best of Chinese Cuisine: Vegetarian. moves awayfrom tradition with recipes using fresh andnatural ingredients. The seasoning and sauces, as well as the cooking methods used in this cookbook, however, remain Chinese. Yellow bean sauce, sesame sauce and soy sauces are used, while dishes arestir-fried, braised or steamed,Best of Chinese Cuisine: Vegetarian offers an enticing spread from soups and appetisers to main dishes, dim sum and sweet desserts. Enjoy the tangy Hot and Sour Soup, the savoury Bean Curd Rolls with Mushrooms and the refieshing Sweet-scented Lychees for your next vegetarian meal.

Contents

Introduction
Soups and Appetisers
Rice and Noodles
Mushroom Dishes
Vegetable Dishes
Soy Dishes
Dim Sum
Desserts
Glossary
Weights and Measures