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Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China

by Fuchsia Dunlop
Publication date: October 18, 2016
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2017 Nominee for James Beard Cookbook Award: International
2017 Nominee for IACP Cookbook Award: International

The lower Yangtze region, or Jiangnan, with its modern capital Shanghai, has been known since ancient times as a “land of fish and rice.” For centuries, local cooks have harvested the bounty of its lakes, rivers, fields, and mountains to create a cuisine renowned for its delicacy and beauty. In Land of Fish and Rice, Fuchsia Dunlop draws on years of study and exploration to present the recipes, techniques, and ingredients of the Jiangnan kitchen. You will be inspired to try classic dishes such as Beggar’s Chicken and sumptuous Dongpo Pork, as well as fresh, simple recipes such as Clear-Steamed Sea Bass and Fresh Soybeans with Pickled Greens. Evocatively written and featuring stunning recipe photography, this is an important new work celebrating one of China’s most fascinating culinary regions.

Winner, 2016 Andre Simon award (UK)
Winner, 2017 Cookbook of the Year (British Guild of Food Writers)

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Physical Info: 3.3 cms H x 24.89 cms L x 19.56 cms W (1.27 kgs) 368 pages

The lower Yangtze region, or Jiangnan, with its modern capital Shanghai, has been known since ancient times as a "land of fish and rice." For centuries, local cooks have harvested the bounty of its lakes, rivers, fields, and mountains to create a cuisine renowned for its delicacy and beauty. In Land of Fish and Rice, Fuchsia Dunlop draws on years of study and exploration to present the recipes, techniques, and ingredients of the Jiangnan kitchen. You will be inspired to try classic dishes such as Beggar's Chicken and sumptuous Dongpo Pork, as well as fresh, simple recipes such as Clear-Steamed Sea Bass and Fresh Soybeans with Pickled Greens. Evocatively written and featuring stunning recipe photography, this is an important new work celebrating one of China's most fascinating culinary regions.

Winner, 2016 Andre Simon award (UK)
Winner, 2017 Cookbook of the Year (British Guild of Food Writers)

Fuchsia Dunlop is a James Beard Award-winning author specializing in the cuisines of China, where she trained as a chef in the 1990s. A fluent Chinese speaker, she is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including the IACP Award finalist Invitation to a Banquet and James Beard Award finalist The Food of Sichuan. Five of her books have been published in Chinese translation. Fuchsia has appeared as a Chinese food expert on shows including Chef's Table, Ugly Delicious, and Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown. She currently lives in London.