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To eat in Hong Kong is endlessly fascinating and exciting. A mere dot on the map of China, and home to seven million migrants, Hong Kong boasts a food scene that is breathtakingly rich and varied. Tony Tan explores this vibrant city through 80 exquisite cult dishes, from the cutting-edge contemporary to the traditional, from both the high and low of Hong Kong cuisine - with recipes from the city's iconic hotels, its hawker stalls, and even a legendary dumpling house on the outskirts of Kowloon. Tony weaves his recipes with stories that trace Hong Kong's Chinese roots, explore its deep colonial connections and tantalise us with glimpses of today's ultra-modern city and most delicious eating spots.

Observer Top 10 Cookbooks 2024'You'll always leave Tony's classroom full - both of dim sum and a new perspective on Asian cooking. In this book, he's sharing his lifetime of expertise and experience with the world. Let Tony be your teacher.' Yotam Ottolenghi 'Tony Tan is an Australian National Treasure.' Helen Goh 'An irresistible journey ... where global spices and stories collide in some of the world's most scintillating flavours.' Fuchsia Dunlop 'Tony Tan isn't an authority on Asian food in Australia - he's the authority on Asian food in Australia.'Pat NourseTony Tan has been cooking, eating, teaching and writing about the foods of Asia for more than four decades. In Tony Tan's Asian Cooking Class, he shares for the first time more than 150 of his most cooked, beloved and personal recipes from his vast collection. A book for beginners and connoisseurs alike, Tan teaches his contemporary, sometimes adventurous approach to the most important inspirational and evergreen dishes from Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and beyond. From wok sensations to more elaborate dishes, street foods and original creations, Tan's warmth, erudition and rigour set his food apart. He moves seamlessly between traditionally distinct cuisines, contextualising them for the home cook. This stunning hardback, which features patterned sprayed edges and elegant, stylish photography, is enhanced with insight on subjects from the wonder of the wok, to the art of cooking with duck and the essential pantry, this book is a joyful celebration of modern Asian cooking. 'Just when you think you know something about the food of the world, along comes Tony Tan to school you on the subtleties of adding pandan to rice, the ingenuity of Peranakan Nyonya cooks, mastering the complexity of a superior stock, and the joy of properly pinching a potsticker dumpling. This book welcomes you into Tony's spiritual home, where you can rest and be thankful for what he is about to serve, because each dish represents a lifetime of knowledge. The recipe for his mother's see yauh sai chan roast chicken is worth the price of admission alone.'Shane Mitchell, Saveur editor at large

Future Human is a visionary exploration of the intersection between humanity and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Authored by Tony Tan, a distinguished figure in the artificial intelligence (AI) and technology industry, the book promises to unravel the complexities of AI, its integration into daily life, and its profound implications for the future of human civilisation.It addresses the critical role of human consciousness in an AI-driven world, the ethical frameworks necessary to guide AI development, and the regulatory challenges that accompany AI's integration into society. Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, Future Human aims to demystify AI, making it accessible to a broad audience while highlighting the importance of ethical considerations and human oversight.Tony's perspective — enriched by his extensive experience and achievements in the AI field — provides a unique lens through which readers can explore the potential of AI to enhance human capabilities, transform industries, and redefine societal norms. More than just a book, it is a call to action for thoughtful engagement with AI; encouraging readers to participate in shaping a future where technology amplifies human potential without compromising ethics or human dignity.