BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL, AND OTHER CURIOUSLY NAMED CLASSIC CHINESE DISHES TP A GRAPHIC COOKBOOK (Backorder, Allow 4-5 Weeks)

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“This engaging comic cookbook makes learning about Chinese cuisine fun and accessible for everyone." —BooklistExplore the unique nomenclature of traditional Chinese dishes through folklore¸ personal storytelling¸ and 26 easy-to-cook recipes in this entertaining graphic novel cookbook¸ perfect for lovers of comics and food. Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture¸ dishes are often connected to a classic legend¸ a famous person¸ or a historical event¸ underlining the importance of food.In this delightful graphic novel-style recipe book¸ Chinese American cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine explores the folkloric stories behind beloved Chinese dishes and gives easy-to-follow recipes for each¸ such as:Mapo Tofu¸ a savory dish named for the “old lady with a pockmarked face” who invented itGoubuli Baozi (translation: "ignored by doggy stuffed buns”)¸ classic buns with minced pork and vegetables made popular by an unusually taciturn village boyTear-inducing Heartbreak Jelly Noodles that combine chili oil¸ peppercorns¸ and other fiery ingredients and are believed to cure the sadness of a broken heartSteamed Milk Custard¸ one of the most beloved desserts in China¸ originated during the Qing Dynasty by a hungry young cattle farmer as a way to preserve milkThese are dishes Ying grew up with¸ cooked with her grandmother¸ and prepares for her own family today. Stories and recipes are illustrated and presented in panel layout¸ with art by award-winning children’s book illustrator Vivian Truong.