Bibliograph

The dim sum field guide, a taxonomy of dumplings, buns, meats, sweets, and other specialties of the Chinese teahouse, written and illustrated by Carolyn Phillips

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The dim sum field guide, a taxonomy of dumplings, buns, meats, sweets, and other specialties of the Chinese teahouse, written and illustrated by Carolyn Phillips

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The dim sum field guide

Oclc number

922639687

Responsibility statement

written and illustrated by Carolyn Phillips

Sub title

a taxonomy of dumplings, buns, meats, sweets, and other specialties of the Chinese teahouse

Summary

"Author and illustrator Carolyn Phillips demystifies the rich, nuanced culinary institution of teahouse snacks in The Dim Sum Field Guide, a pocket-size, definitive resource featuring 80 hand-drawn illustrations. With entries for all the dim sum classics--including siu mai, xiaolongbao, char siu, roast duck, and even sweets like milk tarts and black sesame rolls--this handy reference is perfect for bringing on-the-go to your next dim sum outing. Armchair travelers and Asian food enthusiasts alike will be delighted by this detailed yet accessible look at the distinctly Chinese art of eating well"--Amazon.com

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