Periplus Mini Cookbooks: Herbal Chinese Cooking for Health

For centuries, Chinese herbal cooking has been practised in almost every Chinese household as a source of health for the whole family. It is said that the main role of herbal foods in Chinese cuisine is to keep one healthy and strong, thus extending the enjoyment and vital functions of life to a ripe old age. From the ever popular Periplus Mini Cookbook series now comes a collection of over 30 such recipes to offer the amateur cook exotic taste and foods of potent therapeutic value. This handy compendium of recipes is preceded by a simple introduction to 24 of the most commonly used herbs in the Chinese kitchen.