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The Forbidden Kitchen - Lost Recipes of Imperial Asia

Ming Li

Narrator Clara McDonald

Publisher: Linda Spears

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The Forbidden Kitchen: Lost Recipes of Imperial Asia 
 Author: Ming Li | Narrator: Clara McDonald 
Step beyond the silk screens and palace walls into the mysterious world of Imperial Asia’s forbidden kitchens—where secrets simmered, flavors reigned, and only the elite ever tasted the treasures within. 
In The Forbidden Kitchen, celebrated culinary historian Ming Li revives the long-lost recipes once served to emperors, concubines, scholars, and warriors from dynasties past. From the refined delicacies of the Chinese Qing court to the complex spice-layered feasts of ancient Khmer temples and the ceremonial dishes of the Joseon dynasty, each chapter offers a sensory journey through time, culture, and exquisite tradition. 
Narrated with grace and warmth by Clara McDonald, this immersive audiobook blends history, storytelling, and authentic culinary instruction. Discover rare ingredients, forgotten techniques, and poetic legends behind each dish—many recorded for the first time in centuries. 
Whether you're a passionate home cook or an avid food historian, The Forbidden Kitchen invites you to rediscover the splendor of Asia’s imperial past—one sacred recipe at a time.
Duration: 8 minutes (00:07:54)
Publishing date: 2025-07-29; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —