Vegetables of China

Eat your veggies ... the Chinese way! This illustrated volume puts the spotlight on 52 classic Chinese vegetables: leafy greens, legumes, aromatics, aquatic plants, roots, gourds, fungi, and edible flowers. Through 52 charming full-color illustrations, home cooks will learn how each vegetable is traditionally eaten in China, and find quick tips on making the most of each ingredient's unique shape, texture, flavors and nutritional content.
Additionally, vegetable selection and storage tips make this book an invaluable guide to navigating the produce section of Asian supermarkets. Lastly, you'll find a concise guide to the essential rules of ingredient combination and dish construction-based on basic knife skills, cooking methods, and traditional Chinese food therapy. Feast your eyes and then feed your belly!