At the Japanese Table
Author | : Lesley Downer |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2001-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 0811832805 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780811832809 |
Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The acclaimed book that demystified Japanese cuisine for home cooks returns with a newly designed cover as lovely as the photo presentations within. Over 90 exquisite recipes cover every aspect of modern Japanese meals from elaborate kaiseki dinners--to simply prepared noodle bowls for a casual family supper. The dozens of step-by-step technique illustrations make preparing even the most complicated dishes as easy as ichi, ni, san. Vibrant color photographs take fans of Japanese cookery on a culinary tour of the country, exploring the feasts and festivals, restaurants, sushi bars, street stalls, and even the temples for a taste of this intriguing land. Along the way discover why, as a result of their diet, the Japanese live longer than anyone else in the world. Itadaki masu! Enjoy.