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The Chinese Takeout Cookbook

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The Chinese Takeout Cookbook is a cookbook by Diana Kuan devoted to preparing familiar Chinese American restaurant food in a home kitchen. Published in 2012, it includes recipes for dishes such as General Tso's chicken, egg rolls, dumplings, fried rice, and beef with broccoli, along with sauces and basic techniques. The book is intended for cooks who want recognizable takeout-style flavors while controlling ingredients and carrying out each stage themselves.

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Who wrote The Chinese Takeout Cookbook?

Diana Kuan wrote The Chinese Takeout Cookbook. The 2012 book focuses on making familiar Chinese American restaurant dishes in a home kitchen.

What recipes are in The Chinese Takeout Cookbook?

The book includes recipes for General Tso's chicken, egg rolls, dumplings, fried rice, and beef with broccoli. It is aimed at readers who want recognizable takeout-style dishes rather than a survey of every regional Chinese cuisine.

Is The Chinese Takeout Cookbook suitable for home cooks?

Yes, its purpose is to adapt restaurant favorites for home preparation. The recipes focus on practical dishes and techniques that can be used in an ordinary kitchen.

Does the cookbook cover more than fried food?

Yes, it includes dumplings, fried rice, beef with broccoli, and other preparations alongside egg rolls and General Tso's chicken. The range shows that the book is about Chinese American takeout cooking broadly, not only deep-frying.

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