Wok and Tempura Cookery Author:Irena Chalmers & Barbara Farr The Chinese style of wok and tempura cooking has many virtues. Much of the food preparation can be done ahead of time, and the actual cooking time is short. For people concerned with cholesterol and low-salt diets, Chinese cooking opens up an entirely novel world of food. Soy sauce has been used in China for centuries to replace salt. Rich s... more »auces and dairy products, including butter and cream, have no place in this type of cooking. Eggs, meats, poultry, and fish are used sparingly and economically. And the crisp foods and intermingling spices will tempt you to embark on an entirely new adventure of tastes.« less