The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking - by Sachiyo Harada Hardcover

About the Book

"Japanese is one of the world's most beloved cuisines, but cooking Japanese food at home can still feel daunting to many. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking breaks down 100 classic recipes, demystifying ingredients and techniques and inspiring home cooks of all levels. Broken down into three parts: Essentials, Recipes, and Illustrated Glossary, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking teaches essential techniques like how to cut up fish and chicken, wash and cook rice; how to make favorite dishes like okonomiyaki, tempura, onigiri, donburi, as well as desserts like matcha roll cake and black sesame ice cream; and finally how to shop for essential ingredients confidently. Step-by-step photos and annotated illustrations help readers understand unique methods, and clear instruction makes the recipes achievable. This is a comprehensive book for all lovers of Japanese cuisine."--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

100 classic Japanese recipes broken down step by step. This beautiful and comprehensive book demystifies ingredients and techniques to inspire home cooks of all levels.

Japanese cuisine is one of the world's most beloved, but cooking Japanese food at home can still feel daunting to many. Broken down into three parts--Essentials, Recipes, and an Illustrated Glossary-- The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking teaches essential techniques, such as how to cut fish and chicken, and make favorite dishes like sushi, okonomiyaki, tempura, onigiri, donburi, and ramen, as well as desserts like matcha roll cake and black sesame ice cream. Finally, it provides guidance on how to confidently shop for essential ingredients.

Step-by-step photos and annotated illustrations help readers understand unique methods, and clear, easy-to-follow instructions make the recipes achievable. This is the perfect book for all lovers of Japanese cuisine and all things Japan--a book to treasure for life.

About the Author

Sachiyo Harada was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and graduated from the Ferrandi school in Paris. She has worked as a cook in several top restaurants and as a food stylist and cookbook author. She currently runs culinary workshops and cooking classes in Paris and Tokyo.