China: The Beautiful Cookbook (Beautiful Cookbook) (edició 1986)

For the first time, the pictorial beauty of the Chinese landscape is combined with a special collection of authentic recipes from one of the world's greatest cuisines. Food has always played a special role in Chinese culture. The recipes in this book were produced by the food corporations of the Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and Sichuan governments. They selected the finest restaurants in their regions and asked the master chefs to share their specialties. The original recipes, as told by the chefs, were recorded and specially translated for this book. The origin and tradition of the food are explained and every dish was prepared and photographed in China. The contrasting landscapes of the country that supports the largest nation on earth are captured by some of the world's best photographers. An accompanying text describes the characteristics of the food from different regions and the traditional role that types of food have played in this vast and varied land. China the Beautiful Cookbook, the result of three years' work in collaboration with the Chinese government, provides an interesting and practical guide to authentic Chinese cuisine today.