Book description
"Vibrant photography . . . as satisfying to flip through as it is to cook from." ―New York Times "For any cook or foodie, having access to these recipes is almost unfair." ―Richard Blais, winner, Top Chef All-Stars "A cultural chronicle of both cuisine and the immigrant experience in America." ―Vogue The long-awaited cookbook from an iconic New York restaurant, revealing never-before-published recipes! Since its humble opening in 2005, Xi'an Famous Foods has expanded from one stall in Flushing to 14 locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. CEO Jason Wang divulges the untold story of how this empire came to be, alongside the never-before-published recipes that helped create this New York City icon. Recipes include: Tiger Vegetables Salad Lamb Meat Soup Liang Pi "Cold Skin Noodles" Spicy Cumin Lamb XFF Spicy and Sour Dumplings Spicy Cumin Lamb Beef and Ginkgo Congee Herbal Hot Pot Broth Spicy Cumin Whole Fish Spicy and Tingly Beef And more! Wang writes in his introduction, "Here it is, the never-been-told version of how the XFF empire came to be--the random weird pit stops along the way; the family drama behind the scenes; the labor hidden in the secret recipes, and, yes, some really f*cking good spicy cumin lamb." This unique, extraordinary cookbook helps home cooks make the dishes that fans of Xi'an Famous Foods line up for while also exploring the vibrant cuisine and culture of Xi'an. Transporting readers to the streets of Xi'an and the kitchens of New York's Chinatown, Xi'an Famous Foods is the cookbook that fans of Xi'an Famous Foods have been waiting for.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience