Have You Eaten Yet?

Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter (a Cookbook)

von Ming-Na Wen

256 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from beloved actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her family’s Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes she now cooks at home for loved ones and friends.In Chinese culture, asking “Are you hungry?” is more than a question—it’s a way of showing you care. It’s the love language legendary, award-winning actress Ming-Na Wen grew up with in Pittsburgh, where her parents ran the iconic Chinatown Inn restaurant. While many fans know her as the voice behind Disney’s Mulan or for her acclaimed acting roles in the film adaptation of Amy Tan’s bestselling novel The Joy Luck Club, several years on the Emmy-Award-winning ER, or as Fennec Shand in the Star Wars franchise, off the screen, Ming-Na is also legendary in the kitchen, cooking traditional Chinese dishes for her family and friends. Have You Eaten Yet? is the ultimate love letter to food and family, offering delicious, accessible recipes inspired by her family, heritage, and restaurant roots and for every occasion. In chapters like Restaurant Classics, you’ll learn to master iconic dishes like The Best Egg Rolls, Simple Wonton Soup, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Discover family secrets from her father in Feasts from Chef Baba with recipes like his tender Prime Rib and comforting Winter Melon Soup. Straight from Ming-Na’s Kitchen, you’ll find crowd-pleasers like Shrimp with Garlic Noodles and the show-stopping Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Cups. Ming-Na even gives readers advice on perfecting rice, her guide to condiments, and restaurant-inspired tips for prepping sauces, broths, and dry spices. Filled with personal stories, heartwarming memories, practical tips, and even never-before-seen family photos, Have You Eaten Yet? is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of Chinese American cuisine.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Kochen, Essen und Trinken, Schreiben über Lebensmittel, Kochbücher Nationale, regionale und ethnische Küche
• ISBN: 9781668011614
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.10.2026
• Größe: 236 x 210 mm
• Verlag: S&s/Simon Element