The Essential Wok Cookbook

San Diego: Thunder Bay Press, 2002. Hardcover. New/New. What a delicious-looking book! Containing nearly 300 pages of recipes specifically to be cooked in a wok, it is full of stir-fries, curries, fried rices, and more delectable recipes. The book begins with a guide to wok cooking and a detailed description of essential pantry ingredients, then moves into the recipes. Sections on Deep-frying and Soups make creative use of the wok, while over 100 pages of stir-fries provide plenty of ideas for a wok standard. From Red Cooked Pork Belly to Japanese Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup to Gyoza, the recipes do not disappoint! Each recipe is scaled from one to three on difficulty, with most dishes receiving a one or two rating but more complex ones, such as Deep-Fried Whole Fish with Tamarind Sauce, receiving a rating of three. With colorful photography depicting each recipe, this book would make a wonderful gift (perhaps along with a wok!), and will delight home chefs.