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"Dim Sum" (Essential Kitchen Series)

Dim Sum 
by Vicki Liley
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Photographs
•  Easy to follow instructions
•  Great for beginners
Cons  •  No interesting variations
•  Chinese names aren't given
The Bottom Line - An excellent book for beginners

 
Product Description
•  Traditional dim sum recipes with photographs
•  Step-by-step instructions for cooking methods such as making buns and dumplings 
•  Information and photographs of basic ingredients and cooking equipment
 
 
Guide Review
Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen Series)
This book tries and succeeds in taking the mystery out of dim sum cooking. The first thing that struck me was the number of photographs illustrating basic cooking methods such as steaming and making dumplings - techniques you need to master to make dim sum dishes.  Looking further, I saw most of the recipes are traditional classics such as Steamed Buns, Barbecued Pork, Custard Tarts and Mango Pudding.  There are many dim sum cookbooks that feature fusion dishes or modern variations on traditional recipes.  That's fine, but a book that sticks to the basics and makes them easy to understand is a must-have for any cook's bookshelf. 
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