Chinese Cook Book

PRELIMINARY RECIPES

Sincethisisaforeigncookbook,itisdesir-
abletohavetherecipesforallthefundamen-
tals, such as sauces, etc.,at the beginning of
the book. They notonlyare nutritious and
healthful but are so delicious that they add
much tothe flavorand delicacyofthe foods
with which they are combined. As theyare
used in practically every dish, a thorough
knowledgeofhowtomakethemisanecessity.

PrimarySoup

SUNG TONG

One maywonder why a dish cooked in a

restaurantisbetterthanone cookedat home.

It is truethatabetter cookmay have some

effect on the dish, but the real secret is the

primary soupwhich the cookuses forgravy

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