BOOK REVIEW: Culinaria China - A Celebration of Food and Tradition by Katrin Schlotter and Elke Spielmans-Rome
It's been quite a number of long days to fill with the MCO in Malaysia. Acquiring food is not a trivial matter with stringent measures in place by the proactive government to curb the spread of this silent enemy.
The matter of food cravings are best left untouched as, being a foodie nation now restricted to eat what we have cooked without the pleasures of dining out, it has become a sensitive issue to ponder upon. My strong craving for a steaming plate of prawn siaomai is not in sight so what better way than to read about the pleasures of it and imagine the sights, sounds and smells of a country reknown for its culinary delights.
China (and please don't get touchy on the subject of their country being the precursor of the COVID-19) is a country with a rich culinary heritage with many different cooking styles according to regions. In this book, the authors embark on a journey till the farthest parts of China to divulge it's culinary gems and lesser known dining delights.
Besides the food, informative write-ups on history are shares of each region and also on its culture, ethnic groups and minorities as well as the traditions that the people of China are steeped in.
There is no way I could resist this book which was informatively written with numerous colourful pictures peppering the book, both of food and places. Those of you who are in possession of this gem, please give it a go as it will definitely lift your spirits in these droll times. Stay safe and stay home to flatten the curve!
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