Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, And Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes Tp A Graphic Cookbook P (04/08/2026) Chronicle

BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL, AND OTHER CURIOUSLY NAMED CLASSIC CHINESE DISHES TP A GRAPHIC COOKBOOK P
(W) YING CHANG COMPESTINE (A) VIVIAN TRUONG (C) VIVIAN TRUONG
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“This engaging comic cookbook makes learning about Chinese cuisine fun and accessible for everyone."—BooklistExplore the unique nomenclature of traditional Chinese dishes through folklore- personal storytelling- and 26 easy-to-cook recipes in this entertaining graphic novel cookbook- perfect for lovers of comics and food. Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture- dishes are often connected to a classic legend- a famous person- or a historical event- underlining the importance of food.In this delightful graphic novel-style recipe book- Chinese American cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine explores the folkloric stories behind beloved Chinese dishes and gives easy-to-follow recipes for each- such as:Mapo Tofu- a savory dish named for the “old lady with a pockmarked face” who invented itGoubuli Baozi (translation:"ignored by doggy stuffed buns”)- classic buns with minced pork and vegetables made popular by an unusually taciturn village boyTear-inducing Heartbreak Jelly Noodles that combine chili oil- peppercorns- and other fiery ingredients and are believed to cure the sadness of a broken heartSteamed Milk Custard- one of the most beloved desserts in China- originated during the Qing Dynasty by a hungry young cattle farmer as a way to preserve milkThese are dishes Ying grew up with- cooked with her grandmother- and prepares for her own family today. Stories and recipes are illustrated and presented in panel la