The first 77 pages of the 'Better Homes and Gardens Oriental Cook Book' are devoted to detailing the techniques of Oriental cookery -- stir-frying, frying, firepot cooking, simmering, steaming, grilling, and roasting. Each of these sections opens with how-to illustrations accompanied by a detailed recipe to lead you step-by-step through the Oriental method of preparation. Start first with these lessons and you'll quickly become adept at stir-frying and all the other techniques. Complementing the main part of the book are mini-chapters packed with information about salads and vegetables, noodles, rice, sauces, desserts, tea, ingredients, and menu planning. And throughout, Oriental recipes of other than Chinese influence are denoted as either Japanese or Korean."--