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Episode 135: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook

Episode Summary

Diana Kuan makes Chinese takeout at home! This week on Lets Eat In, Cathy Erway is chatting with Diana Kuan, author of The Chinese Takeout Cookbook. Listen to this episode to hear why Diana decided to make a collection of American Chinese recipes after living in Beijing. Learn about the differences between different regional cuisines in China, and why fortune cookies are not an easy recipe for the home kitchen. Hear about all of the delicious Chinese desserts included in Dianas book, and find out about Dianas carnivorous date meal. This program has been brought to you by 360 Cookware. Chinese black vinegar is great - its aged, and you can substitute balsamic in a pinch for most of these recipes. [27:20] -- Diana Kuan on Lets Eat In

Episode Notes

Diana Kuan makes Chinese takeout at home! This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy Erway is chatting with Diana Kuan, author of The Chinese Takeout Cookbook. Listen to this episode to hear why Diana decided to make a collection of American Chinese recipes after living in Beijing. Learn about the differences between different regional cuisines in China, and why fortune cookies are not an easy recipe for the home kitchen. Hear about all of the delicious Chinese desserts included in Diana’s book, and find out about Diana’s carnivorous date meal. This program has been brought to you by 360 Cookware.

“Chinese black vinegar is great – it’s aged, and you can substitute balsamic in a pinch for most of these recipes.” [27:20] — Diana Kuan on Let’s Eat In