Susanna Foo

Susanna Foo has been consistently acclaimed for her stunning interpretations of Chinese food and hailed as one of America’s best chefs by publications as diverse as Esquire, Food & Wine, and USA Today. In this book, she shares the revolutionary recipes that established her reputation, from Crab Sui Mei with Red Bell Pepper Sauce to Soy-Braised Cornish Hens. Each one relies on straightforward preparation and easily available ingredients, illustrating Foo’s belief that good Chinese food is every bit as easy to prepare as Italian food and relies on the same principles of simplicity and freshness.

The James Beard Award-winning chef details her new take on Chinese cuisine, redefining Chinese cookery with the use of fresh ingredients and readily available items in more than 150 recipes that include Ten-Vegetable Hot-and-Sour Soup, Braised Salmon with Soy and Ginger, Corn Cakes with Cilantro and Chives, and Coconut Panna Cotta.