This book is about the lore and the lure of Far East wok cooking. This may be the first epicure that addresses the Western Wok curiosities of where does one begin to understand (Wok Beginner) and where do we go from here (Wok Connoisseur). This book strives to further the art of Wok cooking. By whetting the appetite of readers, who are already into Wok cooking, and now confronted with exciting new challenges from China, USA, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Mexico, and others.

By inspiring all readers to understand, participate, and to promote a new dimension into Wok enjoyment.

Our philosophy here is to teach the beginner and review with the connoisseur, on how to obtain the best flavor from the ingredients used. The truism that "You are what you eat" prompts us to stress the importance that every morsel properly cooked makes for a happy stomach and a happier person.

The knowledge to be gained here is the self-confidence in one's ability to prepare any conventional and innovative Wok food with a master chef's touch.

Come join with me into this new era of Wok cooking. We can enjoy the epitome of Oriental cuisine by using all of the past Wok recipes to guide us in developing more and exciting dishes for the future.

Culinary horizons will begin to disappear as we meet the challenges of an ever-changing world appetite.

Jon Hom, author of Renegade Wok

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