Full Description
Dive into the rich flavours of Japanese cuisine with this illustrated guide that takes you on a culinary journey. This compact book is a treasure trove of information on iconic Japanese dishes and ingredients, from miso to mochi, tofu to tempura. Perfect for adventurous home cooks, curious travellers, and anyone eager to explore the Japanese kitchen beyond sushi and ramen. With vibrant illustrations and captivating chapters, this guide helps you to uncover the authentic tastes of Japan, whether you're dining in an izakaya—a Japanese eatery—or browsing the aisles of a Japanese supermarket. A visual feast and a flavourful journey in one!
Contents
12 Places to eat
14 The basics and other ingredients
16 Breakfast
22 Tōfu
26 Seaweed
30 Yakumi: seasonings
36 Noodles
40 Sushi
46 Donburi: the Japanese rice bowl
50 Eggs
56 Crispy and fried
60 Yōshoku: "Western" dishes
64 Seafood and shellfish
70 Fish
74 Spring
80 Summer
86 Autumn
92 Winter
98 Sake: Japanese rice wine
102 Alcoholic drinks
106 Tea
110 Wagashi: traditional sweets
116 Otsumami: savoury snacks
120 Yōgashi: "Western" sweets
126 Baked goods
132 Kissaten: the coffee house
138 Konbini: the convenience store
144 Bentō
148 Matsuri: festivals
154 Izakaya
158 Yakitori
162 Shōjin ryōri: the temple meal
167 Recipes
