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China’s Last Dynasty: Elegant Simplicity

Explore the fascinating cookbook of the great Qing Dynasty poet Yuan Mei. Writing Recipes from the Garden of Contentment as a reaction to the elite dining of the Chinese court, his recipes are relatively simple, traditional, and made to highlight the natural state of ingredients. Learn to cook his pork tenderloin, wheat gluten, and a simple rice porridge typically eaten for breakfast.

English
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created March 1, 2021 by
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