I even scraped up some of the leftover glaze and sediment from the wok to serve over the rice, which was very tasty. These cookbooks will include all the recipes and instructions, so all that's left for you to do is to have a little patience and believe in your skills of wrapping them nicely. Feminist books designed especially for children are a great way to introduce little ones to the idea of equality and help them to understand how to express themselves without feeling restricted by traditional gender roles. The cafe is not currently open to the public, and is being used for filming, event catering and pop-ups. This might not be the easiest Chinese cookbook for beginners as it will require patience and some skill, but as long you follow the instructions, you'll find everyone in the house enjoying your dim sun and asking for more.

Biography: Acclaimed fashion stylist and on-screen consultant Gok Wan was shot to fame by his Channel 4 Series, How to Look Good Naked. Veganism is on the rise, and what better way to start your cruelty-free journey than with a new cookbook? I had a ball meeting families and helping them make over their homes for as little money as possible.Cantonese: The most widely known Chinese cuisine in the world, Cantonese cuisine highlights the original flavours of the ingredients and is accompanied by very few condiments. Just remember that vegetarian recipes don't necessarily equate to healthier meals, if that's what you're after – you'll find quite a number of deep-fried dishes in this book. After working for his father in various kitchens, Kwoklyn began teaching martial arts - the career which has helped him make a name for himself in Leicester. Now, in Gok Cooks Chinese, he gives us his personal and modern take on the Chinese food that he grew up eating.

Do you want a book that shows you how to make Chinese takeaway dishes or are you looking to challenge yourself with new flavours and techniques? I think it's a good recipe for when you want something quick and simple, but for my next attempt I will try out one of the more complicated and long recipes for a more authentic Peking duck. With a total of 300 recipes and 624 pages, this book is aChinese culinary encyclopedia that might be slightly excessive for those who just want to enjoy the occasional Chinese meal at home. His grandad opened the city’s first Chinese restaurant in 1962, The Hung Lau, in Northampton Street. There are lots of great options online, from children’s paperback dictionaries for school to reliable hardback tomes produced by well-respected publishers like Oxford and Collins.

Obviously however this recipe doesn't give you the typical texture of Peking duck as served in most Chinese restaurants. The only issue I had was that my pork belly had some bones running through it which made slicing it in the prescribed way a bit tricky (in the end some pieces we had to eat with our hands around the bone).

It's totally understandable that some people prefer eBooks over hardcover books: sometimes the e-version is cheaper or you simply enjoy having all your books on one device. Not only has Gok appeared in a further six series, he has also hosted three of "Gok's Fashion Fix" and the follow-on, "Gok's Clothes Roadshow", is into its second series. He shares many of his family’s traditional recipes too, but gives them a modern twist for today’s kitchen tables – try Shanghai Chicken and Spring Greens, Malaysian-style Prawn and Crab Soup and Spicy Beef Thai Noodles Gok-style.Wantons was opened in the same premises that once housed his parents’ restaurant, The Panda - where Kwoklyn first worked in a kitchen. My main issue is that they are quite large, and as such it's hard to know in what context you'd serve them - they're too big to be finger food, but don't really seem like something you'd serve on a plate with a salad or noodles or something either. They're lighthearted, entertaining and guaranteed to let you in on a few scandalous secrets about your favourite star, be that an inspiring female actor, a familiar British comedian, or an iconic musician. You are probably more familiar with his brother, TV presenter and stylist, Gok, but Kwoklyn is also becoming a well-known celebrity in his own right. And, running throughout, are Gok’s words of advice on wok cooking, his favourite ingredients and tips on preparation and entertaining Gok-style.