In 1981, the first cookbook "Chinese Technique" was published in the United States.

"Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery" (Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery), published in 1984 in conjunction with the BBC TV program of the same name, established his position in the culinary world. This book has been a best-seller since its publication, with more than 1 million copies sold so far, and its 25th anniversary edition was published earlier this year. Tan Ronghui has published 28 books covering Chinese, Thai and Eastern and Western cuisines, and has hosted five TV programs for the British Broadcasting Corporation.

The Tan Ronghui series of kitchenware launched in 1986 has expanded his influence to all parts of the world. To date, more than 7 million pots, plates, bowls and other supplies have been sold in 59 countries. He said: "For every eight families in the UK, one has a pot from Tan Ronghui in the kitchen." Fuchsia Dunlop, a British authority on Chinese food, said: "His influence is very great in the UK. As long as everyone thinks of China When it comes to food, I think of him." 60-year-old Tan Ronghui lives in Europe all year round and goes to Thailand to escape the cold in the winter. In recent years, he has also produced travel and food programs for Korean TV stations, but his reputation in the United States is not very good. But he goes back to Chicago at least two or three times a year to visit his mother. Tan Ronghui, who has eaten delicious food from all over the world, said: "I have no interest in those high-end restaurants and three-star meals. I just want to eat very plain food, such as good roast chicken or simple wine, without having to think about it. history or process.

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