the story of chinese food

繼暢銷書《魚翅與花椒》、《尋味東西》之後，一場探究中餐奧祕的「美食人類學」★★2024弗南梅森餐飲獎（Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards）最佳美食書★★「君幸食」即勸君進食，吃好、喝好。源於兩千多年前，漢朝用於宴請賓客的食器中所書寫的文字。◆請您吃得開心！◆中餐是什麼？如何理解中餐？如何體驗中餐之樂？扶霞就像一位跨越中西的美食人類學家，透過她的踏查筆記，我們不只看到中餐的美和味，也看到背後深蘊的文化背景、價值觀、生命觀與哲思。扶霞這位「最了解中菜的西方人」，自從一九九四年到四川成都學藝川菜，三十年來對中餐的熱情只增無減。她認為，中餐已經是世界上最受歡迎的美食，但也是世人最不了解的烹飪傳統。在她眼中，中餐是技法，也是哲學；是治癒身心的良藥，也是文明與蠻荒的分界。這次，扶霞站在歷史發展的長河裡，將中餐烹飪所蘊含的智慧、思想，找到一個具有世界觀的全新詮釋。她一如既往以幽默的筆觸、前所未有的精采視角，還有令所有讀者驚豔的「中華文化功底」，從三十道中餐名菜出發。從菜品的起源、食材、刀工、調味、烹飪技法乃至其中蘊藏的深刻思想，娓娓道來。仿若一場宴請，一段旅程，也是這位橫跨中西的美食名家三十年來熱愛中餐的深情告白。即使是成長於中餐環境的我們，也會驚訝扶霞探究中餐知識的博大精深。受惠於她多年遊遍中國品嘗各地美食，並與眾多名廚交流切磋，不只讓我們收穫許多從未深究的飲食典故與風味，還能換位讀到西方人看待中餐的全新視角。讓這趟探索美食的紙上之旅更增添了許多冒險搜奇的樂趣，無比酣暢過癮。▍一九九○年代末，託一位上海朋友的福，我第一次品嘗到醉蟹，作法是將活的河蟹先浸泡在高度白酒中，再用加了醬油、糖和各種香料的風味黃酒浸泡一兩天……那次與醉蟹的初遇在我的味蕾上打下了永久的烙印。蟹肉與蟹黃冰涼、黏滑而爽口，淡淡的酒香讓人唇齒生輝，美味得讓我渾身顫慄。它們柔滑奢腴堪比鵝肝醬，但又同時擁有生蠔的清爽誘人。我一生吃過不少美味佳餚，然而醉蟹絕對接近我飲食樂趣的金字塔尖……——摘自本書〈「麴」盡其妙：醉蟹〉

American diners began flocking to Chinese restaurants more than a century ago, making Chinese cuisine the first mass-consumed food in the United States. By 1980, it had become the country's most popul

China to Chinatown tells the story of one of the most notable examples of the globalization of food: the spread of Chinese recipes, ingredients and cooking styles to the Western world. Beginning with

China to Chinatown tells the story of one of the most notable examples of the globalization of food: the spread of Chinese recipes, ingredients and cooking styles to the Western world. Beginning with

"Compestine's almost tongue-in-cheek tale is a nearly unbeatable combination of slapstick humor, fast pace, and food."Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Back from The Story of

Serventi and Sabban have drawn on their expertise in medieval European and Chinese history to write an enjoyable study of pasta. The growing and processing of wheat, the simultaneous invention of past

In her satisfying, sensual third novel, Nicole Mones takes readers inside the hidden world of elite cuisine in modern China through the story of an American food writer in Beijing. When recently widow

Crystal Child is the inspiring story of a mother on a mission: to save her physically fragile child from life-threatening food allergies and asthma, which she finally accomplishes, through a steady st

你知道水餃、蔥油餅、餛飩湯，背後藏著哪些神奇故事嗎？原來，蔥油餅和披薩有關，餃子曾經救了全村人的耳朵！本書用豐富插畫和趣味故事，帶你從中國傳說走到美國中餐桌，一邊聽神話，一邊了解食物裡的歷史和文化，既能滿足味蕾，也讓人愛上每一道料理的傳奇。The perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story!Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.A New York Times bestseller!An ALA Notable BookA BookPage Best Book of the Year!A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabblin

There is a compelling story behind Taiwan's recent emergence as a food destination of international significance. A Culinary History of Taipei is the first comprehensive English-language examination of what Taiwan's people eat and why they eat those foods, as well as the role and perception of particular foods. Distinctive culinary traditions have not merely survived the travails of recent centuries, but grown more complex and enticing. Taipei is a city where people still buy fresh produce almost every morning of the year; where weddings are celebrated with streetside bando banquets; and where baristas craft cups of world-class coffee. Wherever there are chopsticks, there is curiosity and adventurousness regarding food. Like every great city, Taipei is the sum of its people: Hard-working and talented, for sure, but also eager to enjoy every bite they take. Drawing on in-depth interviews with the leading lights of Taiwan's food scene, meticulously sifted English- and Chinese-language ma

A playful, feminist retelling of Rapunzel with a Chinese-cuisine twist The story of Rapunzel where she's being locked in a tower by a witch is a good one--but it's not totally the truth. The real story is about a young princess in China named Ra Pu Zel who doesn't want to talk to princes or look proper. What Pu Zel wants is to cook and eat in peace, her long hair neatly braided to keep it out of her food. And when she gets tired of everyone telling her what to do, she locks herself in a tower with her dog Bao. Although princes from everywhere try to convince her to come down, it's not until a young chef arrives with an intriguing food to share that Ra Pu Zel finally has a reason.

The residents of Haven, Wisconsin, have dined on the Fine Chao Restaurant's delicious Americanized Chinese food for thirty-five years, happy to ignore any unsavory whispers about the family owners. But when brash, charismatic, and tyrannical patriarch Leo Chao is found dead--presumed murdered--his sons discover that they've drawn the exacting gaze of the entire town.The ensuing trial brings to light potential motives for all three brothers: Dagou, the restaurant's reckless head chef; Ming, financially successful but personally tortured; and the youngest, gentle but lost college student James. Brimming with heartbreak, comedy, and suspense, The Family Chao offers a kaleidoscopic, highly entertaining portrait of a Chinese American family grappling with the dark undercurrents of a seemingly pleasant small town."At once a brilliant reimagining of Dostoevsky and a wholly original and gripping story about the passions, rivalries, and searing pressures that roil a singular immigrant family."-

A perfect gift to share together for Lunar New Year! Dancing Dumplings for My One and Only is a story celebrating the power of love, family bonds, the memory of traditions and a truly (delicious!) universal food - DUMPLINGS!A little girl is shown how to make dumplings by her grandma and they absolutely love the ritual of cooking together: We roll. We fill. We pinch and pleat. We cook! When Grandma gets sick, the little girl takes her turn to make dumplings and help soothe her grandma back to wellness – channeling as much love and comfort as she can into her cooking. Luckily, delicious homemade dumplings hold a lot of goodness inside.Drawing from her own Chinese heritage, author Eva Wong Nava shows, with lyricism, warmth and poetry, how cooking provides children with a sense of connection to their family, as well as a feeling of community, and how making food can be a hugely healing process. With stunning detailed illustration from Natelle Quek and jacketed with gold foil, this is a del

Presenting her recipes for fresh, approachable Chinese food that have seduced Sydney diners in recent years, Kylie Kwong reaches back into her family history to tell a fascinating story of the immigra

Art and family transcend differences in language and culture in this sensitively told, exquisitely illustrated story of a child starting a new school. When Shu Lin starts at her new school, she wears yellow rain boots and a pink coat. At recess, she stands alone in the playground. At lunchtime, she eats by herself from little boxes of brightly colored food. Her classmates aren't sure what to make of her. But one day, when Shu Lin's grandpa comes to school to share his amazing artwork, everything changes. With a stunning double-gatefold spread revealing a beautiful Chinese painting, this uplifting story shows the transformative power of art and imagination in developing cultural understanding and empathy.

本套繪本故事系列共包括13個故事，適合有中文背景的海外家庭和開設中文的海外幼兒園一起跟小朋友閱讀、識字、講故事。該系列主題均與學齡前小朋友的生活密切相關，主題涉及教室、顏色、數字、水果、食物、動物、家庭、身體部位、形狀、星期、天氣和交通工具。讓小朋友在中文閱讀中逐漸養成良好的習慣，建立優秀的品德。每個故事前面一些簡單的小問題讓小朋友們帶著問題進入故事，更好地理解故事、融入故事。每個故事結束後附有生詞表讓小朋友記住一些簡單的常用漢字。每個故事都有英文翻譯和漢語拼音，方便不同年齡的小朋友閱讀。 Centered around the Chinese-learning experiences of David, a naughty six-year-old boy, this cartoon book series features 13 stories. The books are suitable for kids from overseas families with a Chinese language background and kindergartens offering Chinese courses, as parents and teachers can help them recognize characters and read stories.All themes in the series are closely related to the life of pre-school children, which cover the classroom, colors, numbers, fruits, food, animals, family, body parts, shapes, days of the week, weather, and means of transportation. We hope that through reading the Chinese language, they can form good habits and moral character.A few simple questions are set for the kids before they read each story, so that

A joyful picture book for kids and foodies of all ages (with real soy sauce as paint!) that celebrates the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world.Salty, savory, rich, and even sweet, soy sauce is as fascinating to make as it is delicious to eat!Luan makes a classic Chinese soy sauce. Haru uses his own recipe at his family’s traditional Japanese brewery. And Yoo-mi’s Korean soy sauce features special ingredients to make it spicy and sweet.With unique ingredients that reflect different Asian cultures, and a brewing process that can take years, even decades, soy sauce holds deep meaning and flavorful history in every drop.Praise for Soy Sauce!:✭ "Lee’s lively watercolor illustrations of the children gleefully celebrating each stage of the long process pair beautifully with the upbeat text for an informative, engaging story.... A joyful ode to soy sauce that’s delicious to the last drop." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Soy Sauce! is a c