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The Wok: Recipes and Techniques
✍️ Lopez-Alt, J Kenji
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#1 New York Times Bestseller - #1 Washington Post Bestseller - Winner of the 2023 James Beard Award for Single Subject Cookbooks - One of Time's 10 Most Anticipated Cookbooks of 2022 One of NPR's Books We Love in 2022 - A Bon Appetit, Tasting Table, Vice, Here & Now, Publishers Weekly, and Inside Hook Best Cookbook of 2022 From J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, the author of the best-selling cookbook The Food Lab: the definitive guide to the science and technique of cooking in a wok.
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While comprehensive for enthusiasts of technical cooking, this book may overwhelm those seeking quick, simple recipes without explanation. The dense focus on technique and science might deter casual cooks looking for immediate meal inspiration rather than deep understanding. However, for the dedicated home chef willing to engage with the material, it offers unparalleled insight into wok mastery. The lack of narrative flair means it is strictly a manual, not a leisure read. It succeeds brilliantly as an educational resource but fails as a light weekend companion.
