Chinese Vegetarian Cookery

Rating:
Summary: It's too 'American'.
Review: I guess this is the best one for chinese vegetarian that I've found so far so it's pretty good but I'm still looking for more. It has lots of good tofu recipes, a variety of vegetable stir frys, soups, etc. I'm ginig it 4 stars because all the recipes have been really really tasty so far and they're authentic, they're just not really inspiring. Like I said though, best one I've found so far.

Rating:
Summary: Pretty good
Review: I guess this is the best one for chinese vegetarian that I've found so far so it's pretty good but I'm still looking for more. It has lots of good tofu recipes, a variety of vegetable stir frys, soups, etc. I'm ginig it 4 stars because all the recipes have been really really tasty so far and they're authentic, they're just not really inspiring. Like I said though, best one I've found so far.

Rating:
Summary: It's too 'American'.
Review: Now, the recipes listed are great. If you want to get most all your ingredients at any American supermarket, then this is for you. But if you want recipes for produce and condiments you will find at a typical CHINESE grocery store, then you will have to find a more esoteric book.
For instance there is no mention of: bitter melon, Chinese okra, ong-choy, Chinese broccoli, lotus root, etc etc. Also, the seasonings for most dishes are pretty much the same.

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Summary: FLAVORFUL & DELICIOUS
Review: This is one of the most used cookbooks in my house. Everything I've made from these pages is absolutely delicious. In fact, I am often in the mood for a specific dish from this book. The book is simple to use. The ingredients are easy to find. The aunthentic flavors you find in Chinese restaurants are at your fingertips. It's been a wonderful way to get my children to eat those vegetables that they wouldn't touch. When I come home from the grocery store with my cart of veggies, I look for ways to start preparing.