This is a demonstration of the variation in cooking styles and ingredients among the different provinces of China, and how easily their typical dishes can now be reproduced in Western kitchens. Divided into four regional sections - Peking, Shanghai, Canton and Szechuan, the book contains 90 recipes for all occasions. An introduction describes the special ingredients and spices used in Chinese cooking, with tips on the basic cooking techniques such as stir-frying and steaming.