Discover Fuchsia Dunlop’s Invitation to a Banquet, a journey through Chinese food, history, and culture. Explore 30 classic dishes, their origins, and the traditions that shaped the world’s first global cuisine.
When Chinese workers traveled and settled abroad, restaurants followed.
From then on, Chinese cooking became a familiar taste across continents.
Yet, what many people know of Chinese food is only a narrow view.
For decades, simplified Cantonese cooking dominated menus outside China.
The real depth of Chinese cuisine remained hidden.
That picture is changing.
Fuchsia Dunlop’s Invitation to a Banquet opens the doors to this world.
She brings you the story of Chinese food told through thirty iconic dishes.
What the Book Offers
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Explores the roots of Chinese cooking across regions and centuries
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Looks at dishes such as mapo tofu, Dongpo pork, knife-scraped noodles, and braised pomelo pith
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Shows the role of key ingredients like soybeans in shaping Chinese kitchens
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Examines Buddhist vegetarian traditions and their lasting influence
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Shares stories from chefs, farmers, and home cooks across China
Why It Matters to You
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You gain an understanding of Chinese food beyond restaurant menus
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You see how cooking is linked to history, philosophy, and daily life
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You learn about ingredients, techniques, and traditions that shaped modern Chinese dining
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You experience food as Chinese people cook, eat, and share it in their homeland
Reader’s Question
When you think of Chinese food, do you picture fried rice and noodles?
Or are you ready to explore the dishes that tell a deeper story?
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