- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (1 Jun 1983)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0877012385
- ISBN-13: 978-0877012382
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 20.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,008,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The first book written in English on the art of Sushi, "Sushi" provides the curious with a detailed summary of the origins of sushi, a description of the sushi bar, sushi etiquette, and a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge on sashimi, rice, nigirizushi, makizushi, and Kansai-style sushi. Accompanied by stunning photographs, "Sushi" is sure to arouse the salivary glands of aficionados of this delicate cuisine as well as inform the curious about this age-old art.
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Japan is an island nation, its surrounding seas warmed by Kuroshio, the plankton-rich Japan Current, and abundant with an astonishing variety of fish and shellfish. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book if you want to know about sushi, Japan, Japanese customs, etc. It has no recipes in it, but lots of excellent pictures. It makes your mouth water just by looking at the different sushi. I particularly like the gunkan sushi- ikura and uni! On the down side, if you are looking for a "How to" book - THIS IS NOT IT. Try "The Book of Sushi" or "Japanese Cooking - A Simple Art" for recipes.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Tasty visuals but low-protein content
18 Mar 1998
Format:Paperback
For the sushi lover, this is erotica: scrumptious morsels, beautifully photographed and lovingly described. The author has eaten her way through an impressive variety of sushi, and her affection for her subject is evident throughout. However, the book is thin on practical guidance -- you won't find instructions on how to make sushi, or how to distinguish good sushi restaurants from those to be avoided at all costs. And it's dated: I haven't seen kobashira in a sushi bar for 10 years or so, after a contamination scare in Japan halted exports of this scallop. Still, the book is a pleasure to look at and to handle -- and I'm forever grateful to the author for introducing me to kohada.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Elegant text and magnificent photographs
31 Aug 1998
Format:Paperback
While this is not the book for those seeking instruction in the preparation of sushi, it is a wonderful book for those who enjoy eating sushi and sashimi in restaurants.
Mia Detrick describes the history and cultural context of sushi and the etiquette and tradition of the sushi bar so eloquently, that I could not postpone my next visit to one. Her descriptions of the varieties of sushi are detailed and provide useful information about the best seasons in which to order them. These descriptions are accompanied by fabulous photographs by Kathryn Kleinman.
This book is exactly what I needed and it has greatly enhanced my enjoyment of sushi.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Book about Sushi Etiquette, History
23 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
One reviewer was disappointed because s/he obviously expected a cookbook. This book is not about preparing sushi (or sashimi) at home.
This is a beautiful book full of wonderful photographs and sushi history. It also traces the tradition of the sushi chef to that of the samurai warrior. A fascinating story.
Do get the book if you want to know more about this food tradition.
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