Product Description

This collection is illustrated and has easy to follow instructions. The introduction gives information and advice on Japanese ingredients, food preparation and cooking techniques. The recipes, although still authentic, are adapted for a western palate to avoid the obscure and less appetising dishes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2420750 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

Customer Reviews

A great introduction to Japanese cooking.
In its almost 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes on a culinary trip around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Japanese Cooking, starts with a brief introduction into the basics of the Japanese cuisine, the necessary equipment and utensils and a glossary of ingredients, and then presents recipe suggestions for all major courses, from soups to rice, noodles and desserts. Special chapters are dedicated to sushi, egg and tofu dishes, vegetables, fish, chicken, pork and beef, and hot pots and griddle dishes. Classics such as teriyakis, rice bowls, miso dishes, sashimi, ramen dishes, sukiyaki and tempura appear next to unique recipes such as chicken rolled asparagus, and spinach and sesame dressing.

From baby clam rice to vegetable tempura, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to the richness of the Japanese cuisine - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended for fans of Asian cooking: this series's installments on Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Chinese Cooking, on Stir-Fries, and on Curries and Indian Foods.