Customer Reviews:

0 out of 1 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A33LTW4RXXXHRX 2008-11-11
 
Review Summary: Not impressed
 
Review Content: Have tried a few of the recipes now & genuinely don't see what all the fuss is about. All the recipes I've tried are pretty bland & certainly not worth the mess or effort put in, there are other recipes which look pretty good but I think I'm going to sell the book now, since they probably arn't as good as they sound (Apparently the Taiwanese style steak is irresisitable, I just found it spicy but bland).

Not recommended, though my book will be going on sale now for a good price.
 
 
 

6 out of 6 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A24CUPU0C1B5K2 2008-08-08
 
Review Summary: must-have chinese cookbook
 
Review Content: Its a reliable indication a cookbooks value and usefulness if its encrusted with splashes and looks as if it has been marinated in soy sauce. My copy of China Modern is rapidly approaching health hazard status. Its up there with my (rather older) Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery and that's praise indeed. If you only bought one chinese cookery book this would be a good one to pick. Indeed the kung pao chicken recipe alone more than repays the cost. My partner now claims this as his signature dish and is only too happy to rush to the kitchen to prepare it. Ching-he's food stands out because it tends to be punchier and more flavoursome than many a standard chinese recipe. Her recipes are accessible and designed to fit in with a modern busy lifestyle and don't require a cupboard full of ingredients. Her enthusiasm and clear instruction style encourage you to to try new recipes. Once you've tried her versions of takeaway food, those sauces and jars from the chinese supermarket (used by many a takeaway) will seem too gloppy and cloying. All in all, currently one of my favourite cook books.
 
 
 

9 out of 9 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A249OQYS154DX2 2008-05-30
 
Review Summary: Simple and Tasty
 
Review Content: My partner loves this book and like the other reviewers she has tried many of her recipes from her series. You are not asked to buy lots of obscure ingredients that cost a fortune. The great thing about it too is that the food is very healthy. my partner has lost weight eating more asian food. The flavours are great and it is very easy to follow. Can't say fairer than that.
 
 
 

9 out of 9 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: AEZOVVI8XZC1W 2008-02-19
 
Review Summary: What a treat
 
Review Content: I bought this book after seeing Ching on UKTV cooking the chili prawns and chicken peanut salad in a matter of minutes. And yes, it is that easy. Some of the recipes in this book take a bit more work, but many are really quick and simple to prepare. And every one I've tried so far (8 or 9) have been absolutely delicious. Sometimes it's hard to believe that so few ingredients can go into something that tastes so good. To date, I've stuck to the more traditional(ish) Chinese food, but I'm itching to start exploring her Chinese-Asian and Chinese-Western fusions. Inspiring and worth every penny.
 
 
 

12 out of 12 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A3UWY1006029UL 2007-01-04
 
Review Summary: " must buy"
 
Review Content: I have now made at least 6/7 of the dishes from this book. I have in excess of 200 recipe books and this is by far the best chinese cookery book I have ever had. Every recipe I have tried has worked and tasted amazing. The recipes are simple and very easy to follow with the most impressive results!I have previously downloaded recipes from the internet and am very happy to have them all together in Ching's amazing book.