Book excerpt: "What a pleasure to read a delightful cookbook such as Chopsticks, Cleaver, and Wok! Jennie Low has filled it with the kind of mouthwatering, easy-to-follow, homestyle recipes that are the hallmark of a good cook. You will find just as much pleasure cooking from it as eating the results." -Ken Hom, author of Chinese Technique and host of the PBS series Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery With more than 100,000 copies sold, Jennie Low's Chopsticks, Cleaver, and Wok is firmly established as a Chinese cookbook classic, featuring recipes from the spicy regional cuisines that have gained so much popularity in recent years. Her step-by-step instructions make it possible for even the beginning cook to prepare authentic Chinese meals. Jennie Low explains it all: how to shop, how to chop, how to stir-fry, and how to use a wok. There is even a glossary of Chinese food terms presented both in English and in Chinese characters to allow for shopping with ease in Asian markets. Jennie Low's is the essential cookbook for anyone who wants to cook delicious traditional dishes in the Chinese style.