Helen and Lisa Tse have been cooking original family recipes that have been handed down through the generations all their lives. In Sweet Mandarin they share their knowledge, favorite recipes and cooking tips. From basic advice on Chinese cooking, including essential pieces of equipment such as a wok, cleaver and steamer to Chinese pantry ingredients and essentials, you'll soon be creating healthy and nutritious meals. Delicious recipes include Cantonese Won Ton Soup, Salt and Chile Squid, Hong Kong Beef Skewers with Satay Dip, favorites like Aromatic Crispy Duck and Chicken Chow Mein, Fortune Cookies and even exotic cocktails such as Sweet Chile Strawberry Daiquiri. --Publisher's description.