Every Grain Of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking May 2026

Fuchsia Dunlop was the first Westerner to train as a chef at the Sichuan Higher Institute of Cuisine. She is internationally renowned for her ability to translate authentic Chinese flavors into recipes that are approachable for home cooks without losing their traditional essence. Where to Buy

Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking (2012) is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook by Fuchsia Dunlop that focuses on the healthy, vibrant, and accessible world of Chinese home cooking. Key Philosophy and Focus Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking

Provides a helpful glossary of essential sauces and spices in both English and Chinese. Author Background Fuchsia Dunlop was the first Westerner to train

Unlike Dunlop's earlier works that focused on specific regional cuisines like Sichuan or Hunan, this book is a celebration of everyday cooking across southern China. Key Philosophy and Focus Provides a helpful glossary

Features nearly 150 recipes covering categories like leafy greens, root vegetables, tofu, dumplings, and noodles.

The recipes are designed to be "ridiculously easy to make," often requiring only a few ingredients and streamlined steps suitable for busy weeknights.