The Heritage Of Chinese Cooking
Culinary History Chinese Cuisine Practical Cooking Regional Cooking Vintage Cookbook Asian Cookbook Food Culture Gift Inscribed
The Heritage Of Chinese Cooking by Elizabeth Chong is a sought-after 1993 first-edition hardcover that distills four millennia of Chinese culinary wisdom into one lavishly illustrated volume. Wrapped in its original dust jacket and filled with step-by-step line drawings, this vintage cookbook walks home cooks through more than 150 authentic dishes—from everyday fried rice to celebratory Peking duck—while explaining the regional philosophies that shape each flavor profile. Buyers searching for a classic Chinese cookbook that goes beyond take-out favorites will appreciate Chong’s clear instructions for mastering fundamental techniques such as velveting, double-simmering stocks, and folding perfect dumpling pleats.
What makes this copy extra appealing to collectors and kitchen enthusiasts alike is the personal history tucked inside: a neat gift inscription on the flyleaf, a few recipe titles crossed off by a previous owner who clearly cooked their way through the book, and only light page marks that testify to real use rather than neglect. These gentle signs of kitchen life add character without compromising usability; every recipe page remains fully legible and ready for its next twenty years of wok sessions. For anyone hunting a vintage cookbook that is both practical and display-worthy, this gently-loved heritage edition offers the best of both worlds—an inviting, nostalgic object that still delivers restaurant-quality results on the plate.
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