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Independent Lens Interview
Interview with filmmakers Paul Kwan and Arnold Iger

Food and Culture Resources

Asia Food
Searchable food site has helpful information on all types of Asian cooking. Features include video instruction, recipes, articles, equipment and technique information and links to international cooking schools. Asia Food is part of the Asia Society, a nonprofit, nonpolitical educational institution linking Asians and Americans.

"Do Not Throw Out Your Wok ‹ Use It with Great Pleasure!"
Article by Kasma Loha-unchit, originally appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, offers helpful hints on wok care and use, as well as stovetop adaptations. Also links to another article, "Wok: Flat or Round Bottom ‹ Which is Better for Your Kitchen?"

Eat Ethnic.com
Site has tidbits about all types of ethnic foods and ingredients. Highlights include holiday food traditions, religious dietary practices, regional food customs, recipes, fun facts and cultural nutrition resources.

How to Season a Wok
Part of the syndicated culinary comic strip "Cheap Thrills Cuisine" offers illustrated instructions on how to season your wok.

How to Stir-Fry
Video from the Food Network makes stir-frying simple

Books by Barbara Tropp

The China Moon Cookbook by Barbara Tropp (Workman Publishing Company, 1992) Winner of the prestigious Julia Child Cookbook Award for Best International Cookbook

The Modern Art of Chinese Cooking by Barbara Tropp (Hearst Books, reissue edition, 1996)



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