With "Einfach Chinesisch" (Simply Chinese), Sissi Chen brings authentic Chinese everyday cuisine directly into your kitchen – uncomplicated, aromatic, and perfectly suited for daily life. Her recipes show that Chinese food doesn't have to be complicated: Many ingredients can be easily found in your local supermarket – and if not, Sissi offers friendly alternatives like: "Just use spaghetti instead of wheat noodles!"
Shaped by her childhood in Beijing and her family's culinary traditions, she combines personal memories with practical, everyday recipes – from dumplings and tofu to hearty noodle and vegetable dishes. Her approach is down-to-earth and inspiring: In China, cooking is often done by feel – and Sissi conveys exactly that with great warmth and pragmatism.
A lovingly designed cookbook for anyone looking to get started with Chinese cuisine – or who finally wants to effortlessly integrate it into their daily life.
Awarded the German Cookbook Prize 2024 (Silver) in the categories "Newcomer" and "East Asia."
About the Author:
Sissi Chen lives in Berlin and is no stranger to the culinary scene: She develops creative food concepts and events, works as a food stylist, and writes as a freelance author for publications such as ZEITmagazin. On Instagram, under @eatinginberlin, she delights a constantly growing community with authentic Chinese recipes and practical kitchen inspiration. With her first cookbook, she now brings her passion for Chinese home cooking to the domestic kitchen table – honest, uncomplicated, and cooked with a lot of heart.
With "Einfach Chinesisch" (Simply Chinese), Sissi Chen brings authentic Chinese everyday cuisine directly into your kitchen – uncomplicated, aromatic, and perfectly suited for daily life. Her recipes show that Chinese food doesn't have to be complicated: Many ingredients can be easily found in your local supermarket – and if not, Sissi offers friendly alternatives like: "Just use spaghetti instead of wheat noodles!"
Shaped by her childhood in Beijing and her family's culinary traditions, she combines personal memories with practical, everyday recipes – from dumplings and tofu to hearty noodle and vegetable dishes. Her approach is down-to-earth and inspiring: In China, cooking is often done by feel – and Sissi conveys exactly that with great warmth and pragmatism.
A lovingly designed cookbook for anyone looking to get started with Chinese cuisine – or who finally wants to effortlessly integrate it into their daily life.
Awarded the German Cookbook Prize 2024 (Silver) in the categories "Newcomer" and "East Asia."
About the Author:
Sissi Chen lives in Berlin and is no stranger to the culinary scene: She develops creative food concepts and events, works as a food stylist, and writes as a freelance author for publications such as ZEITmagazin. On Instagram, under @eatinginberlin, she delights a constantly growing community with authentic Chinese recipes and practical kitchen inspiration. With her first cookbook, she now brings her passion for Chinese home cooking to the domestic kitchen table – honest, uncomplicated, and cooked with a lot of heart.