The Essential Wok Cookbook: A Simple Chinese Cookbook for Stir-Fry, Dim Sum, and Other Restaurant Favorites

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Keep reading to discover some of the best wok cookbooks and you too can learn the way of the wok. What Makes a Good Cookbook? Another important trait found in the best cookbooks is accessibility. Accessibility is really important for cookbooks on international cuisines where ingredients, methods, and tools may be uncommon in other regions. The flow of a good cookbook should also be organized so that each section flows well from recipe to recipe but also in a manner that allows you to jump around the cookbook and not be confused or uninformed.

The Breath of a Wok”, is the most unique option on this list. It is catered towards those with some wok cooking experience, and has a spiritual, Zen vibe to it that adds an interesting character to the cookbook. Very similar to some of the other wok cookbooks with “easy” or “simple” in the title, Naomi Imatome-Yun’s cookbook is great for first time wok users. The instructional section is wordy but is the most concise and informative of the cookbooks on this list.All great cookbooks are easy to read, have clear concise recipes, and contain educational pieces when needed.

If you are more recipe driven, and do not have any interest in some of the historical or culinary aspects of wok cooking, this option is not for you. If you really want to dive into the foundations of Chinese cuisine and wok cooking, this cookbook is the winner.

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A good wok can last years if taken care of. Just like cast iron and some other types of cookware, there are specific methods to maintaining a wok. The best wok cookbooks will provide instructions on these procedures. The best cookbooks combine traditional, or commonly sought out, recipes with creative twists and novel recipe variations. They are also aesthetically pleasing, containing quality images and a balanced design theme. There should also be enough recipes displaying the versatility of the wok. Wok cooking is much more than just stir-frying, you can steam, fry, and so much more. Most people use the table of contents to seek out specific recipes instead of reading through the book from the beginning. Recipes should not contain high level culinary terms, or terms specific to the cuisine, unless they have been clearly defined in the cookbook. Even then, it is usually better to avoid using them as most people do not tend to read cookbooks from cover to cover. Creativity