The stories, anecdotes and fairy tales contained in this volume embody the Chinese people's pursuit of that which is good, true and beautiful.Through these stories, their ingenuity, skills and hard work can be seen.

Chinese cuisine is so well-known in the world that even people who know little else about the country and its culture have heard about or tasted Chinese food.Origins of Chinese Cuisine showcases some of the most famous and best-relished dishes. Here you will learn about:

Unique characteristics of each regional cuisine

Fascinating stories behind these selected dishes

Their development into their present-day form

Some of the lavish and singular banquet styles

The dishes introduced here, including 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall' and 'PekingRoast Duck', are some of the most popular among scores of delicious andextraordinary dishes, and this entertaining account will no doubt delight fans ofChinese cuisine.

Chinese Cuisine

Origins of Famous Dishes:

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Peking Roast Duck

Roast Suckling Pig Pockmarked

Lady's Bean Curd

Gongbao Diced Chicken

Chicken Roasted in Salt

Beggar's Chicken

Sizzling Rice with Shrimps

Dongpo Pork

Taibai Steamed Duck

Leather Strip Eels

Phoenix Wrapped in Green

Match of Dragon and Phoenix

West Lake Sweet-and-sour Fish

Stories of the Emperors' Dishes

Famous Banquets