BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL AND OTHER CURIOUSLY NAMED CLASSIC CHINESE DISHES TP A GRAPHIC COOKBOOK

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“This engaging comic cookbook makes learning about Chinese cuisine fun and accessible for everyone." —BooklistExplore the unique nomenclature of traditional Chinese dishes through folklore, personal storytelling, and 26 easy-to-cook recipes in this entertaining graphic novel cookbook, perfect for lovers of comics and food. Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture, dishes are often connected to a classic legend, a famous person, or a historical event, underlining the importance of food.In this delightful graphic novel-style recipe book, Chinese American cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine explores the folkloric stories behind beloved Chinese dishes and gives easy-to-follow recipes for each, such as:Mapo Tofu, a savory dish named for the “old lady with a pockmarked face” who invented itGoubuli Baozi (translation: "ignored

(W) Ying Chang Compestine (A/CA) Vivian Truong