The Dim Sum Field Guide
Author | : Carolyn Phillips |
Publisher | : Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2016-08-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781607749578 |
ISBN-13 | : 1607749572 |
Rating | : 4/5 (572 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Dim Sum Field Guide written by Carolyn Phillips and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whimsically illustrated yet authoritative guide to the "taxonomy" of dim sum, based on a popular Lucky Peach story. Author and illustrator Carolyn Phillips demystifies the rich, nuanced culinary institution of teahouse snacks in The Dim Sum Field Guide, a pocket-size, definitive resource featuring 80 hand-drawn illustrations. With entries for all the dim sum classics--including siu mai, xiaolongbao, char siu, roast duck, and even sweets like milk tarts and black sesame rolls--this handy reference is perfect for bringing on-the-go to your next dim sum outing. Armchair travelers and Asian food enthusiasts alike will be delighted by this detailed yet accessible look at the distinctly Chinese art of eating well. — NPR's Best Books of 2016