Vinnare av 2024 års James Beard Foundation Book Award! I The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp visar kocken och entreprenören Jing Gao hur nästan varje rätt kan lyftas med Sichuanets komplexa smaker. Hon tar dig med på en unik resa från sin hemstad till din egen spis, samtidigt som hon delar med sig av sin personliga berättelse och reflektioner kring detta traditionsrika kök och de utmaningar hon mött längs vägen.
Rotade i tradition men anpassade för det moderna köket – dessa 85 recept inbjuder dig att utforska nyanserna i Sichuan-smaker och experimentera med nya ingredienser. Med vackra fotografier och rapp text visar Jing hur du kan införliva dessa smaker i nästan allt, inklusive:
Snacks som Zhong-dumplings och Deviled Tea Eggs
Huvudrätter som Hongshao Carnitas Tacos, Fish Fragrant Crispy Eggplant och Spicy Scallion Oil Noodles
Efterrätter och drycker som Chili Crisp Sundae med Fish Sauce Caramel Brittle, Poached Pear in Sichuan Pepper Syrup och Baijiu Negroni
Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews)
Sofia★★★★★
The James Beard award seal made me take a chance, and I’m so glad I did. The way it breaks down the layers of mala through accessible recipes is exactly what I needed to finally cook authentic Sichuan at home.
Violet★★★★★
I've been experimenting with the chili crisp recipes from this James Beard winner and the depth of flavor is incredible—the techniques for balancing heat and aroma are clearly explained. It's already become my go-to for adding a Sichuan kick to simple weeknight stir-fries.
Henry E.★★★★★
Finally, a cookbook that does more than just list ingredients—the step-by-step explanation of how to build layers of chili crisp flavor is exactly what I needed. I've already used the starter recipe three times this week and every dish tasted better than the last.
Stella★★★★★
I’ve been cooking with the green bean recipe from here three nights in a row, and the chili crisp technique makes it addictive. The way Jing Gao breaks down layering flavors is surprisingly approachable for a home cook like me.
Evelyn P.★★★★★
I’m halfway through the book and already have a dozen sticky notes marking recipes I want to try. The way Jing Gao breaks down the layers of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn is surprisingly approachable, even for a beginner like me.
Miles★★★★★
The recipes are surprisingly straightforward for such complex flavor profiles—I’ve already made three different chili crisps from the book. The step-by-step guidance on toasting spices alone is worth the price.
Aurora★★★★★
I was thrilled to see this won a James Beard award, and using the techniques to layer chili crisp into my stir-fries has been a complete game-changer for everyday meals.
Carter Y.★★★★★
I’ve been cooking with this guide for a week, and the Sichuan chili crisp recipes are genuinely transformative—the way it layers heat and savoriness is incredible. The James Beard Foundation recognition gives me confidence in the techniques, and the instructions are clear enough even for a home cook like me.
