"My recipes were taught by families in China who wanted to share their food with families around the world."
As a food editor for Time Out Beijing and avid traveller, author Shanti Christensen experienced the best cuisine China had to offer. Yet Shanti still yearned to know about Chinese culture and cuisine in a deeper way; to understand the Chinese experience from the most intimate perspective―that of the Chinese family.
Family Style Chinese Cookbook is an assemblage of family recipes that Shanti collected during her time with families throughout China. Presented alongside endearing stories, these recipes form a Chinese cookbook that a truly unique experience to excite your curious spirit and surprise your adventurous palette. |
On the Blog
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Farm-to-Table Cooking with Kalyanee
Cooking Chinese food is easy with seasonal vegetables. Using some of the basic Chinese condiments in your pantry like chili bean paste, fermented black beans, soy sauce and spices, you can whip up an easy yet nutritious meal with seasonal vegetables for your family. The garden or farm is your oyster! |
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September's Seasonal Stir-fry
Seasonal produce tastes alive because it isn't harvested prematurely and left on a shelf to ripen. Harvesting food before it's ready and waiting for it to be ready on a shelf just doesn't sound right. Get the list of September's stir-fry-friendly vegetables. This September, the markets are filled with the sappy crunch of okra, the nuttiness of eggplant, and the sweets and spice of many, many peppers. Bring them together in an easy stir-fry. |
Beijing Street Food Guides
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Dry-Braised Fish with Spring Onion
Cooking a fish is super easy. Grab your cast-iron wok and a sustainable fish—carp, bass, or trout—and feed the family! |
Malaysian Curry ChickenThe family will scarf down this tender chicken curry. This is a Nyonya recipe passed down from a mother to us.
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Have a cold?Ginger, radishes, and pears are natural ways to fight the cold and win! Try these soothing home remedies and get well.
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