My China: Stories and Recipes from My Homeland
Kylie Kwong's inspiring journey to explore the food and culture of a vast and enigmatic country. Her tireless quest for new encounters, techniques and flavours is captured with stunning location photography, richly textured narrative and 80 authentic recipes.
From the rural simplicity of her ancestral village in China's southwest to the wilds of the Tibetan plateau and the stylish modernity of Hong Kong and Shanghai, Kylie travels through ten different cities and provinces, recording her impressions and experiences- not just of the vast array of food and flavours, but also of the rich history, culture and people of a land she is passionate about.
Her own personality is a fusion of two nations- born and raised in modern Sydney, and shaped by Chinese traditions, culture and sensibilities, Kylie meets a China which is equally varied and full of extremes.
My China will inspire dreamers to travel and will whet the appetite for a taste of the orient. Recipes include: - Caramelised Pork with Ginger and Vinegar - Poached Asparagus with Soy Sauce, Chilli and Peanut Oil - Stir-fried Lotus Root with Fresh Shitake Mushrooms, Ginger and Carrot - Kung Po Chicken - Pumpkin Fritters |
