{"product_id":"empire-kitchens-imperial-china-early-dynasty-recipes-from-the-han-court-silk-road-and-ancient-tea-traditions-court-cuisine-rice-noodles-te-9798198656826","title":"Empire Kitchens: Imperial China: Early Dynasty Recipes from the Han Court, Silk Road, and Ancient Tea Traditions - Court Cuisine - Rice \u0026 Noodles - Te","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Albert Steel\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Regional \u0026amp; Ethnic - Chinese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook within the world of imperial China. Refined. Fragrant. Timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpire Kitchens: Imperial China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e brings the culinary atmosphere of China's early dynasties into the modern kitchen with 50 practical, beautifully composed recipes inspired by the Han court, Silk Road exchanges, and ancient tea traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImperial Chinese cuisine was shaped by balance: grains and broths, steaming and braising, ginger and scallions, fermented depth, gentle sweetness, seasonal vegetables, river fish, carefully prepared meats, and tea served with quiet ceremony. This book transforms those traditions into clear, accessible recipes designed for today's kitchen while preserving the elegance and character of the imperial table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 recipes across 10 focused sections, from millet, rice, wheat cakes, and noodles to court banquet dishes, Silk Road flavors, tea-table plates, and sweet offerings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, step-by-step instructions using approachable ingredients and practical methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipes designed for everyday cooking, shared meals, refined gatherings, and impressive banquet-style spreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete culinary journey through grains, dumplings, vegetables, fish, pork, duck, lamb, tea, fruits, nuts, and honeyed sweets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate dishes inspired by the imperial table: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillet congee with jujubes and chestnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-cut wheat noodles in ginger broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed dumplings, buns, and leaf-wrapped rice parcels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiver fish with ginger, scallions, mushrooms, and aromatic sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised pork, glazed duck, and court-style banquet platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk Road-inspired lamb, walnut rice, sesame noodles, and pomegranate-glazed chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea-poached pears, honeyed millet cakes, and elegant sweets for sharing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery recipe is structured to help you cook with confidence, from simple grain-based meals to richly arranged feasts. The ingredients are purposeful, the techniques are approachable, and the finished dishes are designed to bring warmth, beauty, and balance to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone drawn to Chinese cuisine, historical food traditions, tea culture, and the pleasure of creating a memorable shared meal, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpire Kitchens: Imperial China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e offers a kitchen experience shaped by refinement, exchange, and centuries of culinary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrains and steam. Tea and ceremony. A table worthy of an empire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890405261463,"sku":"9798198656826","price":1136.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798198656826.webp?v=1781179888","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/empire-kitchens-imperial-china-early-dynasty-recipes-from-the-han-court-silk-road-and-ancient-tea-traditions-court-cuisine-rice-noodles-te-9798198656826","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}