Wok Fast (Fast Books) by Hugh Carpenter, Teri Sandison Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Wok Fast (Fast Books)
Book Review: Best wok cookbook ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received this book today and already made one recipe: spicy tofu with the szechuan sauce. It was great restaurant quality Chinese food! I was so amazed with myself! I have always tried to get that 'correct' flavor and never succeeded....until now. The way the book is layed out is brilliant: great tips on preparing the food, how to 'wok' properly (very high heat people!), and numerous, very tasty pages of different sauces for your wok food. The key is also to get the highest quality ingredients as you can - especially for the sauces - to get that great flavor. I was able to find almost everything I needed at Byerly's.
Get this book. It is money extremely well spent! I am so pleased. Thank you to the authors!
Book Review: Better than a Chinese Restaurant
Summary: 5 Stars
True story: Frustrated by a lack of quality Chinese cuisine in my new neighborhood, I ordered this book. I read through it on a Saturday afternoon, and by early that evening, after a quick trip to the supermarket's international section (the book includes detailed instructions on the key spices and such to buy), was home cooking dinner for ten people. The three recipes I selected (one shrimp, one beef, one chicken) were fast and easy to prepare, and were loved by all. And the food was fresher and higher quality than any of the restaurants I'll never return to.Book Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
This book tells you all you need to know, at the outset, about ingredients, brand names, equipment and recipes to make your Wok experiments successful from the start -- with plenty of room to grow beyond initial explorations.
The photos are helpful, it is well organized, and overall it is a very useful cookbook. I'm glad I have it.
Book Review: Food good but timely
Summary: 3 Stars
My friend Jackie told me about this book. It calls for a lot of ingredients which is kind of a pain but the food is good (and high in sodium).Book Review: Get a wok and get this book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book gave me a great appreciation of the versatility of the wok. Each recipe follows a flexible formula of carefully cutting the meat and vegetables, marinating the meat, making a flavorful sauce and then pulling it all together in a delicious dish. For me, the marinades and sauces in Wok Fast transformed good stir fry dishes into delicious meals. The book also well describes how to cut and prepare your food before cooking. With dozens of beautiful pictures, you'll recognize some of your favorite Thai and Chinese dishes and will be able to cook them better than most restaurants (and with better ingredients). I wholeheartedly recommend a wok and Wok Fast to anyone who enjoys asian food and great creative easy cooking.