Hokkaido - by Tim Anderson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

La isla de Hokkaido es el punto más septentrional de Japón, conocida por sus excepcionales productos y la combinación de tres mundos culinarios -los modelos agrícolas europeos; la gastronomía japonesa tradicional y moderna, y la cocina indígena del pueblo ainu- que la diferencian del resto del país nipón. Hokkaido es un recorrido gastronómico por toda la prefectura a través de un detallado diario de viaje que incluye un recetario al cual resulta muy difícil resistirse. Comienza con una introducción a la cocina ainu, con platos tradicionales compartidos por el chef Hiroaki Kon, antes de sumergirse de lleno en manjares como las mazorcas bañadas en mantequilla con salsa de soja, el cangrejo asado en su caparazón y el miso ramen de Sapporo. Hasta puedes poner a prueba tus habilidades culinarias con la gelatina de melón, la tarta de queso fundente como la nieve y el pan de leche laminado. En definitiva, un libro repleto de delicias que rinde homenaje a una de las regiones gastronómicas más fascinantes del mundo.

The island of Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost point, known for its exceptional produce and the combination of three culinary worlds - European agricultural models, traditional and modern Japanese gastronomy, and the indigenous cuisine of the Ainu people - which set it apart from the rest of the country. Hokkaido is a gastronomic journey across the entire prefecture presented through a detailed travel diary that includes an irresistible recipe collection. It begins with an introduction to Ainu cuisine, featuring traditional dishes shared by chef Hiroaki Kon, before diving into delicacies such as buttered corn with soy sauce, roasted crab in its shell, and Sapporo's famous miso ramen. You can even test your culinary skills with melon jelly, snow-like melting cheesecake, and laminated milk bread. In short, it's a book full of delights that pays tribute to one of the most fascinating gastronomic regions in the world.

About the Author

Tim Anderson is a chef and writer specializing in Japanese cuisine. In 2005, he received a scholarship to research Japan's local gastronomy, which sparked his interest in Hokkaido cuisine. After moving to London in 2008, he participated in MasterChef (BBC1), where he was crowned winner. He has published several books on Japanese cooking, including Tokyo Stories (Cinco Tintas, 2019), Ramen Forever, Your Home Izakaya, and the JapanEasy series. He currently lives in South London with his family.