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Iron Chef Chen's Knockout Chinese presents more than 50 easy-to-prepare recipes using the signature unique approach of a true Iron Chef. Subjects and dishes include-
Easy-to-make side dishes-
Steamed garlic shrimp / Grilled mushroom with sesame sauce / Honey flavored chicken wings
Dining for One-
Egg soba noodles / Fried pork over rice / Spicy spaghetti with broccoli
Dinner from Leftovers-
Leftover vegetables and pork stir fry / Tossed grilled pork and onion / Cream of broccoli
Sichuan Style-
Spicy Tofu / Beef and vegetable stew
Favorites-
Tossed tofu and spring greens / Chinese style steak
Fried Rice and Soup-
Five-ingredient Fried rice / Rice soup / Steamed pork soup
Fresh Fruits-
Fried banana balls with honey / Cherry and shrimp stir fry / Apple and pork fry
Seasonal Dishes-
Asparagus and chicken stir fry / Large pepper stir fry / Chestnut and chicken stir fry
Chinese Desserts-
Sweet cinnamon rice balls / Apple and coconut milk / Pomegranate jello
Author Notes
A Chinese of Japanese nationality born January 5, 1956 in Tokyo, Japan, Chen Kenichi is best known as the Iron Chef Chinese on the original Japanese Iron Chef television series. He is the only Iron Chef to have held his position on the show throughout its 6-year run.
As the son of Chen Kenmin, who is regarded as the father of Sichuan cuisine in Japan, Kenichi is often compared to his father on the series, with some saying that Iron Chef helped the son exceed the skills of the father.
Despite the fact that he is the only lifetime and longest-serving Iron Chef, Chen had considered leaving the show on several occasions. Among his reasons was the desire to tend to his restaurants--which, unsurprisingly, had become fully-booked every
night since the show's beginning--as well as suffering a bout of depression following the death of his mother. It was fellow Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai who convinced Chen to stay, both agreeing that should one leave, so would the other. Because of his long tenure, Chen has fought more battles than any other Iron Chef--a whopping 92 in all--with a win/loss record of 67223, including a record 14 consecutive victories.
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Library Journal Review
The star of the original Japanese version of Iron Chef shows how easy Chinese cooking can be with step-by-step photos and over 60 simple recipes for delicious sides; quick meals and light lunches; creative concoctions; such Chinese classics as fried rice, soups, and seasonal stir fries; Chinese desserts; and 21st-century dishes. Adventurous cooks will be tempted by fruit dishes as Muscat Grapes with Chicken, Honey-Coated Fried Bananas, or Pork and Apple Fritters. A few ingredients-Chinese ham, dried shark fin, and fermented black beans-may be hard to find, but a list of online resources is included. Home cooks interested in exploring Chinese cookery but intimidated by complicated techniques will like this title. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.