KEN HOM

As a boy, Ken Hom lived hand-to-mouth in the slums of Chicagos Chinatown. Today, he is one of the most celebrated TV chefs of all time, the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food and introduced the nation to the wok.This is the story of that remarkable journey.Aged just eight months when his father died, Ken was raised by his mother in an atmosphere of punishing poverty. But no matter how little they had, they ate well. Life would change when, at the age of eleven, Ken landed a job in his uncles Chinese restaurant. From these humble beginnings, he travelled the globe and went on to become one of the worlds greatest authorities on Asian food. His wildly popular books have inspired millions of home cooks, and he paved the way for a generation of celebrity chefs.High-spirited and frequently funny, My Stir-Fried Life is the epicureans epic - a gastronomic narrative that lifts the spirits, tantalises the taste buds and feeds the soul of anyone and everyone who loves cooking, from the keen novice to the accomplished connoisseur.

Aprenda a preparar de la forma más sencilla los platos más sabrosos de la cocina china.

Chinese food is popular the world over. In Ken Hom''s Simple Chinese (formerly called Foolproof Chinese Cookery), now available in paperback as well as hardback, Ken proves that anyone can cook this healthy and delicious cuisine. Ken demonstrates 40 of the most popular and well-known dishes with step-by-step instructions and photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. The recipes (including soups and starters, fish and shellfish, meat and poultry and vegetable accompaniments) are not only quick and easy to prepare but are also convenient as they use readily available ingredients. A special menu section also features in the book so that you can plan your perfect meal. From simple Green chicken curry to the more elaborate Whole fish in coconut milk, Ken''s foolproof instructions will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time.

Wynnie Chan (Author), Ken Hom (Foreword)6 Foreword - Ken Hom; 8 Introduction; Eating for good health; Cutting down on salt, sugar and fat; Healthy cooking techniques; Essential equipment and ingredients; Menu plan; Basic stocks and sauces; 16 Soups And Starters; including: Hot and Sour Soup; Coconut Broth; Five-spice Pork Ribs; Chilli and Lime Prawns; Won Ton; Pork Dim Sum