Fuchsia Dunlop has been called the Julia Child of Chinese cuisine. The British food writer who has become the Western world's authority on spicy Sichuanese cooking is now back with "Invitation to a Banquet," her most expansive look at the vast depth and diversity of Chinese cooking.
Much more than a cookbook or a guide to Chinese cuisine, "Invitation to a Banquet" is an elaborate and multicourse read. Using 30 dishes, Dunlop sets an imaginary table to showcase various cooking styles, then dives deep into fermentation, flavors and technique.
