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The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook

Over 200 Takeaway Favourites to Make at Home
By Kwoklyn Wan
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The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook is Kwoklyn Wan's definitive collection of 200 of his best and most popular recipes, crafted from a lifetime of experience in Chinese restaurant kitchens. The book includes favourites like Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup, Sesame Seed Prawn Toast, Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, and Tofu Ramen, alongside 50 brand-new recipes exclusive to this collection. With clear, step-by-step instructions and expert tips, it offers a comprehensive guide to classic Chinese takeaway cooking.
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This cookbook is perfect for food enthusiasts, home cooks seeking authentic Chinese takeaway recipes, and anyone interested in mastering classic dishes with approachable guidance from an experienced chef.

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All your Chinese Takeaway classics in one place! 150 favourite recipes plus 50 brand-new ones.

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The definitive collection of 200 of Kwoklyn Wan's best recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens.

In The Complete Chinese Takeaway Cookbook, Kwoklyn offers 200 of his most popular recipes, with everything from Crispy Duck Salad, BBQ Chicken Ribs, Tom Yum Soup, and Sesame Seed Prawn Toast to speedy Egg-Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, and Tofu Ramen. Plus, there are 50 brand-new and delicious recipes that you won't find anywhere else.

Packed with easy, step-by-step instructions and Kwoklyn’s foolproof tips, this comprehensive collection of classic recipes is the ultimate Chinese cookbook.

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The Washington Post praises the book for its clear and efficient recipes, noting the step-by-step instructions and tips that ensure home cooks can achieve authentic, memorable results every time.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787137370

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Illustration: full-colour photography throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1530g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Kwoklyn Wan is a professional chef, restaurateur and Kung Fu instructor. He frequently teaches and demos Chinese cooking. Kwoklyn is the brother of television celebrity Gok Wan, and the two brothers grew up working in their family's Cantonese restaurant in the Midlands, UK. He is the author of The Chinese Takeaway Cookbook (2019), The Veggie Chinese Takeaway Cookbook (2020), Chinese Takeaway in 5 (2021) and 10-Minute Chinese Takeaway (2022), and presents his own show on Amazon Prime, Kwoklyn's Chinese Takeaway Kitchen.

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