Japanese Cookbook for Beginners - by Azusa Oda (Paperback)

About the Book

"From everyday staples, like miso soup, to takeout favorites, like sushi, ramen, and beyond, Japanese food has long been enjoyed the world over. Now, with the Japanese Cookbook for Beginners, the incredible tastes and unique techniques of Japanese cooking can be mastered with ease in your very own kitchen. Not only will you find a complete introductory guide to Japanese culinary basics, but you'll also uncover dozens of quick, weeknight-friendly meals packed full of flavor."--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Embark on a culinary adventure to Japan

Japanese cooking has evolved not from one culture, but from many cultures, histories, and influences. This introductory Japanese cookbook will lead the beginner from learning Japanese cuisine basics to creating traditional and modern dishes.

What sets this cookbook apart:

• 70+ mouthwatering recipes--With so many delicious choices, like the classic Miso Soup and Super Simple Ramen, or the more contemporary Bacon Fried Rice and Football Sushi, it's impossible to pick a favorite.
• Japanese kitchen prep--This cookbook shows you how to stock up on essential, authentic ingredients common to Japanese cooking, as well as must-have tools and utensils.
• Beginner basics--Recipes feature Japanese cooking techniques, minimal steps, and suggestions for easy-to-find ingredient substitutions. Plus, many meals can be made in 30 minutes or less, which translates to weeknight family dinners.

Discover the art of Japanese cooking with the user-friendly Japanese Cookbook for Beginners.

About the Author

Azusa Oda is an avid home cook, food blogger, and designer. Raised in both Tokyo and the San Francisco Bay Area, she had a bicultural upbringing that shaped the way she views Japanese culinary traditions and techniques. She shares her contemporary variations on Japanese dishes on her blog, HumbleBeanBlog.com.