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Sweet Mandarin Cookbook: Classic and Contemporary Chinese Recipes with Gluten -and Dairy-Free Variations

Helen and Lisa Tse have been cooking original family recipes that have been handed down through the generations all their lives. In this groundbreaking cookbook, they share their knowledge, favorite dishes and cooking tips. From basic advice on Chinese cuisine, including important pieces of equipment such as a wok, cleaver and steamer, to Chinese pantry ingredients and essentials, you'll soon be creating healthy and nutritious meals.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 2014

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415 reviews9 followers
October 4, 2014
For one thing, this cookbook is simply gorgeous.

recipes are easy and tasty.
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1,633 reviews41 followers
August 18, 2017
I wish I owned this book but alas I had to take it back to the library after renewing it as many times as I could. A wonderful heavy colorful book which has so many fun, healthy and fun to make dishes. I has your main stream stuff like General Tse's Sweet and Sour Chicken and Crispy Mini Spring Rolls and well traditional street fair like Beef HOr Fun Noodles. The only complaint I have is there are not pictures for every dish and some recipes are written are very dark background pages, many the print hard to read. But overall, if you like cooking and get tired of going out for Chinese food - here's your answer.
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1,181 reviews39 followers
August 26, 2020
Purchase Sweet Mandarin here for just $8!

Helen and Lisa Tse share their extensive knowledge of Chinese cooking; presenting their favourite recipes, cooking tips, and secret ingredients. Sweet Mandarin is filled with classic and contemporary Chinese recipes with both dairy and gluten-free options. This book is perfect for those looking to make simple, delicious Chinese food!

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13 reviews
May 13, 2017
We eat at Sweet Mandarin every couple of months because not only is the food tasty, there's a good gluten-free range. The same is true of the cook book. The recipes are simple and quick (prep ahead) and often have a story attached. My copy already shows signs of use 😀.

All in all, highly recommended!
286 reviews1 follower
January 26, 2026
OK, a bit dated but as I picked it up so cheap it's useful for week night old school fake away nights . Memories of local Chinese in 80s.
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