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WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD • Explore the “not traditional but personal” Sichuan flavors of Fly By Jing’s cult favorite spicy and savory chili crisp through 85 hot recipes for everything from dumplings to cocktails to desserts.
 
“A coming-of-age story, a superb collection of recipes and food tales, and for me a very personal testament to the power of persistent entrepreneurial action . . . This book will change your life.”—Andrew Zimmern

A LOS ANGELES TIMES AND GLOBE AND MAIL BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR

Born in Chengdu and raised everywhere, chef and entrepreneur Jing Gao has introduced America to the hot, tingly sensation of chili crisp and the Sichuan flavors that inspire it, first through her wildly successful Kickstarter campaign and currently through thousands of grocery stores across the United States. Now, in The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp, Jing shows how nearly every dish can be elevated with Sichuan’s complex flavors, taking you on a unique journey from her hometown to your own kitchen stove, all while sharing her personal story and reflections on this storied cuisine and the challenges she's encountered along the way.

Rooted in tradition but adapted for the modern kitchen, these 85 recipes invite you to explore the nuances of Sichuan flavors and experiment with new ingredients. With gorgeous photography and punchy writing, Jing shows you how to incorporate these flavors in just about everything, including:

• snacks like Zhong Dumplings and Deviled Tea Eggs
• mains like Hongshao Carnitas Tacos, Fish Fragrant Crispy Eggplant, and Spicy Scallion Oil Noodles
• desserts and drinks like Chili Crisp Sundae with Fish Sauce Caramel Brittle, Poached Pear in Sichuan Pepper Syrup, and Baijiu Negroni

The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp is an ode to chili crisp and a story of resilience, breaking free from tradition, and writing new narratives. Grab yourself a jar of Sichuan Chili Crisp and dive in!

From the Publisher

Yuzu Tribute Pepper Crudo

Deviled Tea Eggs

Zhong Dumplings

Chili Char Siu Pork Jowls

Dan Dan Noodles

Chili Crisp Sundae with Fish Sauce Caramel Brittle

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press (September 26, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984862170
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984862174
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 1.04 x 9.31 inches
Reviewer: S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: BEAUTIFUL STORY
Review: You can just tell that there is SO much care in this cookbook the photos are absolutely stunning and nothing like ive ever seen in a cookbook. Looks more like a coffee table/art book - I want to get two copies!! One for the kitchen that will be marked with evidence of how much I’ll be using it, and one for the library in pristine condition that I will look at with only clean hands when I’m not cooking :)I’ve been following her and her brand for a while now and can’t believe she’s found another way to share her story with the world and in such a different way. Not only is it a cookbook with a bunch of recipes for things I’ve never had (love that it’s not just Chinese dishes, every recipe is mixed with so many other influences) …it’s also a very sweet story about her personal journey and celebrating who she is. Super inspired AND! it makes me want to visit Chengdu 🙂 Hope she makes another book soon

Reviewer: marysl
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A beautiful book with Easy to Follow Recipes
Review: I bought this book as a gift but enjoyed reading it and trying some of the recipes before giving it. The recipes are easy to follow and the author’s narratives interesting. It was a great companion to my other gift of a jar of Chile Crisp. The biscuit recipe was excellent and I’ll use it with and without the Chile crisp!

Reviewer: JP
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Perfect Pair for Great Food and Flavor
Review: This book is visually stunning, and a great story about the authors journey in life and food. It educates the reader on how nearly every dish can be elevated with Sichuan’s favors. I strong suggest purchasing all FLY BY JING’s sauces as it is the quick way to recreate these recipes and make that perfect pairing. From appetizers to entrees and even drinks, this book doesn’t disappoint. Some of my favorite recipe are Hongshao Carnitas Tacos, Ants Climbing Up A Tree, and Spicy Three Cup Chicken. But there is so much more I want to try. Pick up a copy, and you will be a lover of Jing and FLY BY JING for life.

Reviewer: Steve Galgas
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Full of robust, flavorful recipes!
Review: Although I like a good cooking project, I've had less time lately. It's hard to find cookbooks that hit the sweet spot of containing weeknight-effort meals while still producing tasty results and being a satisfying challenge. The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp arrived in my inbox at the perfect time. It manages to hit all three criteria very nicely.Before the book's arrival, I'd recently become a convert to Fly by Jing's Chili Crisp. Everything from eggs to tomatoes and turkey burgers seemed to be improved by its complex smokiness. I'd been on the lookout for even more ways to use it, since it seemed so versatile.Jing Gao's cookbook is so much more than a handbook to Chili Crisp, though. Indeed, many recipes include the condiment if not feature it, but not all do. Sometimes, its effect is subtle, other times, it is more pronounced. In every case, full-bodied, bold flavors are highlighted.Everything I've made out of this book as been tasty. I liked the Kung Pao Shrimp enough to adapt it a second time, the next day, using chicken. The Three Cup Chicken was another dish that I will fold into my repertoire. The Chili Crisp Vinaigrette Cabbage was one of the side dishes I attempted before this review. It was indeed very tasty and exceedingly easy, but similarly smoky and salty as the mains.That brings me to my one critique: it'd be that I'd like to see some fresher, lighter fare to serve alongside these robust dishes. Making a well-rounded mult-course meal from this book can be a little difficult without supplementing the lineup with some simple side dishes from other sources. However, not every cookbook has to be a self-contained world. If you have a enough of a library to pair this book with others, you will be pleased with the recipes contained here.Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own.

Reviewer: WowAmazonNow
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Must Have for Every Foodie and Home Chef
Review: Jing Gao's Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp is more than a cookbook, it's a work of art. This book contains so many delicious recipes, but it's also full of history and stories which provide important context about the recipies, Sichuan food and Jing's culinary journey. The photography is stunning, unique and next level. What a beautiful, amazing perspective on food. This book will live on my counter.If you love food, culinary history and want to bring next-level flavor into your life, get started on your Sichuan journey by immediately ordering this book.

Reviewer: James Pinna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Old school cookbook
Review: I'm an old school cookbook guy. Yes, I can get it free off the internet, but I love hard cover books. This one doesn't disappoint on any level. Great photos and stories.

Reviewer: HelpfullyHopeful
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: truly delicious and easy to make!
Review: This is an incredible, important and (essentially) delicious cookbook. Jing's story is so inspiring and the recipes are actually super easy to make and delicious! i only want to eat the mapo tofu and dandan noodles every night. there are lots of Gluten Free and vegan options too! an essential for anyone that loves to cook! (or even just be inspired by food. the food photography is next level!)

Reviewer: Alfredo Martinez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful images and delicious recipes!
Review: This book is truly beautiful! The images taken are all a work of art. Been a fan of the Fly By Jing sauces since day one, and now seeing this book and getting an inside look at Jing's personal recipes is such a treat. Recipes have clear instructions and really make it easy to make. I can't wait to try them all!

Reviewer: Robert J. Mealing
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I cook a lot of Chinese food, the spicier the better, and this book has some excellent recipes for sauces and staples. Bought a jar of her chilli crisp from Selfridges (outrageously priced) because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, now I can make a pretty similar version myself at home with the recipes in this book.