- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd (28 Feb 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 4770020791
- ISBN-13: 978-4770020796
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 11.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 837,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For English-speaking readers, 100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking is a most unusual and interesting glimpse into the Japanese domestic kitchen. Not that there is anything unfamiliar about the dishes: many will be familiar to anyone with any experience of Japanese restaurants. dashi and miso soups; rice dishes, sushi, sashimi and so-called vinegared dishes; "one-pot" dishes such as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu; grilled and fried dishes such as yakitori and tempura--all these make up a generous compendium, covering the whole range of the cuisine from soup to nuts (or in this case, Candied Sweet Potatoes). The novelty and usefulness of this little volume however lie precisely in its lack of exoticism. A bilingual collection designed primarily for Japanese students of English, or Japanese cooks overseas, it is a neat, compact little volume, with plainly presented recipes in Japanese and English on facing pages. Most are very simple, but this is probably deceptive as nearly all require careful treatment of very fresh ingredients (one assumes this does not need to be pointed out to a Japanese readership). Within the utilitarian sobriety there are occasional flashes of strangeness, such as the instruction in Simmered Dumplings in Brown Sauce (a sweet dish, incidentally) to knead the dough until it becomes "as hard as your earlobes". --Robin Davidson
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For English-speaking readers, 100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking is a most unusual and interesting glimpse into the Japanese domestic kitchen. Not that there is anything unfamiliar about the dishes: many will be familiar to anyone with any experience of Japanese restaurants. dashi and miso soups; rice dishes, sushi, sashimi and so-called vinegared dishes; "one-pot" dishes such as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu; grilled and fried dishes such as yakitori and tempura--all these make up a generous compendium, covering the whole range of the cuisine from soup to nuts (or in this case, Candied Sweet Potatoes). The novelty and usefulness of this little volume however lie precisely in its lack of exoticism. A bilingual collection designed primarily for Japanese students of English, or Japanese cooks overseas, it is a neat, compact little volume, with plainly presented recipes in Japanese and English on facing pages. Most are very simple, but this is probably deceptive as nearly all require careful treatment of very fresh ingredients (one assumes this does not need to be pointed out to a Japanese readership). Within the utilitarian sobriety there are occasional flashes of strangeness, such as the instruction in Simmered Dumplings in Brown Sauce (a sweet dish, incidentally) to knead the dough until it becomes "as hard as your earlobes". --Robin Davidson
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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great to look at and useful,
This review is from: 100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking (Kodansha Bilingual Books) (Paperback)
This book is a great book for a good comprehensive guide to cooking Japanese recipes the only problem is some things in the book may be hard to get your hands on, definitely worth a buy for cooking enthusiasts and people looking to embrace some of the Japanese culture.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Authentically Delicious,
By Sarah Joy Albrecht "Please find me on the web... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking (Kodansha Bilingual Books) (Paperback)
This little bilingual book is part of an excellent series on Japan.
I purchased this book while in Japan, and I use it frequently. All of the recipes are easy to follow and the flavors come out perfectly authentic, bringing back all of the wonderful memories of the time I spent in Tokyo. The first few pages of the book are devoted to beautiful color photos of each dish - an important reference to see the proper presentation. I also appreciated the seasonal menu recommendations at the back of the book. I rated the book with 4 out of 5 stars because some of the ingredients are not translated very well, making it difficult to find them at a regular grocery store. I'd recommend purchasing "A Dictionary of Japanese Food: Ingredients & Culture" by Richard Hosking as a companion guide to make informed decisions if you need to substitute ingredients not available in the United States. 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Sisters loved the book!,
By Tomoko M. Nakajima - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking (Kodansha Bilingual Books) (Paperback)
Bought two copies to send to my sisters (who are twins) for their birthday. I didn't see the book myself but both sisters are excited about the new recipes!
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Japanese Meals,
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