This fabulous new book includes a collection of delicious recipes, all of which can be cooked in a wok. Although using a wok is an Asian cooking technique, you can, in fact, cook a whole range of different dishes in a wok - from soups and starters to braised meats, steamed fish and, of course, stir-fries. They are incredibly versatile and can be used for stir-frying, shallow- and deep-frying, steaming, braising and smoking. A wok is especially suited to small households so if you're on your own, you can cook a wide variety of meals from scratch quickly and with no hassle.The introduction covers the basics on the different types of wok and cooking techniques. The 85 recipes are arranged into five chapters, covering: fish and shellfish, poultry, meat, rice, pasta, grains and noodles, vegetables. You'll find classic Asian dishes, such as Pad Thai with Shredded Omelette and Hot and Sour Broth as well as dishes like Spiced Chicken with Cider, Lemon Dhal and Spicy Sweetcorn Patties.Whether you are a fan of stir-fries or simply want to get more use out of your wok, the 85 sumptuous recipes will provide you with plenty of inspiration.

About the Author

Wendy Sweetser trained at the Cordon Bleu schools in Paris and London and already has ten cookery books to her name. She is currently a freelance food editor for OK!, The London Magazine and Period. She lives in Southend-on-Sea.