The Wok: Recipes and Techniques

Description

Whether stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, simmering, or braising, the wok is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. Once you master the basicsthe mechanics of a stir-fry, and how to get smokywok heiat homeyoure ready to cook home-style and restaurant-style dishes from across Asia and the United States, including Kung Pao Chicken, Pad Thai, and San FranciscoStyle Garlic Noodles. Lpez-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 recipesincluding simple no-cook sidesexplanations of knife skills and how to stock a pantry, and more than 1,000 color photographs,The Wokprovides endless ideas for brightening up dinner.