Ken Hom's Hot Wok: Over 150 One-pan Wonders Paperback – 4 Feb. 1999

by Ken Hom (Author)

4.5 65 ratings

A collection of 150 wok recipes, with an explanation of simple techniques for stir-frying, deep-frying, boiling and steaming. The recipes encompass starters and appetizers, fish, seafood, poultry, meat, vegetables, rice and noodles, and even desserts.

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Ken Hom, star of several BBC television cookery series including Hot Wok, has a natural exuberance and passion for Asian food which is vibrantly evident in this delicious, entertaining and useful cookbook. Filled with more than 150 recipes that are designed to be prepared in the wok, it offers tidbits of cultural information based on Ken Hom's childhood in his Chinese family, his travels throughout Asia, his continuing exploration of various Asian cuisines.

Well-organised into chapters that begin with Notes on the Recipes and end with an amusing collection of desserts (including Fluffy Steamed Cantonese Cake--yes, made in a wok!), the book dispels any fears about wok cookery or Asian ingredients by clearly spelling out just how to buy and care for one and clearly describing the others.

Ken Hom is a world citizen--he was brought up in the United States, now lives in the south of France and travels throughout Asia. He skillfully adapts recipes from his life and his travels. Recipes like Stir Fried Fish With Black Bean Sauce is a classic from Mr. Hom's mother's kitchen, while an aromatic and lightly spicy Vietnamese-style Noodle Soup or Thai-style Noodles with Chicken takes the cook on a delightfully savoury journey.

The recipes are aimed at the cook who is comfortable in the kitchen. Any cook, however, accompanied by Ken Hom's depth of knowledge and his helping hand, will enjoy recipes cooked in their own hot wok! --Susan Loomis

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ BBC Books; New edition (4 Feb. 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0563384689
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0563384687

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jane

Hom's Hot Wok

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2014

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Obtained my first copy of this book second hand in a bargain bundle, but I was drawn in by the full page photos and straightforward instructions. Some of our favourites come from this book. Try the Braised Garlic Chicken, and the Stir-Fried Cabbage with Carrots. Have just ordered another copy as I move to a new address and my former flat-mates want to keep the book!

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Roger James Elsgood

Ken is a wok star

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2020

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The definitive wok book. A classic.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 March 2016

Item as expected

An oldie but a goodie!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2014

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My partner has been looking for this book for many years after his old copy went missing. I bought it for him and am very glad I did - with some fantastic, timeless, oriental recipes, I have been well fed ever since!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2019

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Not as good as I expected and not too many photos

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yes it does. This is the second time I ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2016

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yes it does. This is the second time I have bought this book, as the first copy was ruined and ut became my bible for chinese cooking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2013

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I borrowed a friend's copy, loved several recipes and thought 'why not?' It arrived promptly, in excellent condition and I thought 'why did I not do this sooner?' I do a lot of thinking.

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Mrs S Bennett

Authentic tasting dishes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2019

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One pot dishes

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cactus60palm

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on 15 January 2015

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Very good cookbook!

James Thomas Lewis

Hot wok

Reviewed in the United States on 1 February 2014

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This has been a long-time favorite. After losing it in the flood, I'm so happy to be able to find it again. It's like an old friend. Thanks so much for this service. It's in great shape.

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Chaz

Ken Hom is the best

Reviewed in the United States on 5 December 2012

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If you like Chinese cooking you can't beat Hom's books. The best Chinese I've had since China. Suggest his"Taste of China" as his best of all the Hom books I have.

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I Do The Speed Limit

Just okay; book is outdated

Reviewed in the United States on 25 June 2013

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Newer books have better recipes due to the fact that there are more Chinese ingredients available these days. This older book is missing the lovely full-color pictures, helpful hints and interesting narratives that are the norm in more current cookbooks. Sometimes I can find a "gem" in an older cookbook, but not this time. Compared with the new Chinese cookbooks, these recipes appear outdated and mediocre. My advice is to pass it by.

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