From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favourite foods.
Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?
Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based on real history and folklore—are filled with dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvellous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American.
Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight into the history, legends, and myths behind your favourite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.
Details
Hardcover / 288 pages
Published 12 September 2023
