Dim Sum: The Art of Chinese Tea Lunch: A Cookbook - Hardcover

Praise for Every Grain of Rice

"Part family chronicle, part cookbook, and all heart, this is a really wonderful book." --Ruth Reichl

"Enchanting watercolors are among the book's pleasures. . . . These dishes are a joy to cook, not only for their ultimate goodness but also because the authors and their families are so much a part of each dish." --New York Times

"Graceful recollections of family and food are scattered among the recipes, along with Blonder's harmonious, informative drawings." --Gourmet magazine

"Charming watercolor illustrations . . . Learning new techniques was a bonus to this lovely book full of good food." --Fine Cooking magazine

"A book filled with personality, warm stories, and recipes that reflect the Chinese table in America."
--Chicago Tribune

"Certain to charm and delight readers, even noncooks, this is highly recommended."
--Library Journal

"Every Grain of Rice mixes a variety of recipes with lovely reminiscences of family lore. Combined with the beautiful (and helpful) illustrations by Blonder and the high quality of production, the cookbook is a small gem." --San Francisco Chronicle

The award-winning author of Every Grain of Rice introduces the Chinese culinary art of dim sum with a collection of sixty simple, authentic recipes for such treats as steamed and fried dumplings, Chinese pastries, meat or shrimp balls, steamed buns, and other savory treats, accompanied by step-by-step preparation instructions and helpful cooking techniques. 15,000 first printing.