Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes by Vivian Truong, Paperback, 9781797218267 | Buy online at The Nile
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes, 9781797218267
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Eat history! Discover folklore and easy recipes in a graphic novel.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes

Graphic Cookbook + 28 Recipes

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  • Paperback

    184 pages

  • Release Date

    3 March 2025

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Summary

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

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781797218267
ISBN-10:1797218263
Author:Vivian Truong, Ying Chang Compestine
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Imprint:Chronicle Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:184
Release Date:3 March 2025
Weight:532g
Dimensions:22mm x 293mm x 193mm
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Critics Review

“This engaging comic cookbook makes learning about Chinese cuisine fun and accessible for everyone. –Booklist”

About The Author

Vivian Truong

Ying Chang Compestine is the author of more than twenty cookbooks and children’s books. She is based in Berkeley, California.

Vivian Truong is the London-based artist behind the graphic novels City of Dragons, Cooking with Monsters, and I Am Fun Size and So Are You! She was the UK’s official illustrator for World Book Day 2024.

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