The Dim Sum Field Guide: A Taxonomy of Dumplings, Buns, Meats, Sweets, and Other Specialties of the Chinese Teahouse

By Carolyn Phillips, Carolyn Phillips, Nancy Jooyoun Kim

Book Overview

A whimsically illustrated yet authoritative guide to the taxonomy of dim sum, based on a popular Lucky Peach story.

Author and illustrator Carolyn Phillips demystifies the rich, nuanced culinary institution of teahouse snacks in The Dim Sum Field Guide, a pocket-size, definitive resource featuring 80 hand-drawn illustrations. With entries for all the dim sum classics--including siu mai, xiaolongbao, char siu, roast duck, and even sweets like milk tarts and black sesame rolls--this handy reference is perfect for bringing on-the-go to your next dim sum outing. Armchair travelers and Asian food enthusiasts alike will be delighted by this detailed yet accessible look at the distinctly Chinese art of eating well.

-- NPR's Best Books of 2016

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1607749564
• ISBN13: 9781607749561
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 6.6"