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Five Tastes

by Fuchsia Dunlop

No. 22 on the New Cookbooks chart, October 2026On 1 best-of listsIn Chef's daily Mar 23

Chinese cooking through its five tastes, from the best writer on the subject.

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Smashed Cucumber with Chili Garlic and Black VinegarSmashed Cucumber with Chili Garlic and Black Vinegar15 minutes · serves 4Twice-Cooked Pork with Leeks and Fermented Bean SauceTwice-Cooked Pork with Leeks and Fermented Bean Sauce1 hour 15 minutes · serves 4

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