The Japanese Kitchen: A Book of Essential Ingredients with 200 Authentic Recipes [Hardcover]

Kimiko Barber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 2004

Kimiko Barber invites you on a personal tour of Japan's exquisite cuisine and culture.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A gentle way into the cuisine with a history, health properties, advice on availability and simpler recipes." -- Observer Food Monthly, December 04

"Stunning photography, excellent writing and mouth-watering recipes make this an instant classic." -- Olive, November 2004

From the Publisher

It is no secret that the Japanese enjoy the longest life expectancy in the world due to their healthy diet, but there is a misapprehension that difficult techniques and obscure ingredients are needed to cook authentic Japanese food. From soba (noodles) and nori (seaweed) to more exotic fare such as umeboshi (pickled plum), the Japanese Kitchen details the history, appearance, taste, health benefits and culinary use of each ingredient, with full instructions on buying, storing and preparing. Recipes such as Beef Tataki with Cucumber and Mustard Cress, Green Bean Salad with Creamy Tofu Dressing and Baked Sweet Miso-Marinated Salmon complete the sections, to take the ingredients from the store cupboard to the table. With specially commissioned recipe shots by an award-winning food photographer, plus close-ups of ingredients for easy identification and stunning location photography, the Japanese Kitchen tells the story of Japanese cuisine, as well as enabling you to! create it at home.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Kyle Books (October 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904920020
• ISBN-13: 978-1904920021
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,506,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant introduction to Japanese food, February 6, 2005

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joey ap simon - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Japanese Kitchen: A Book of Essential Ingredients with 200 Authentic Recipes (Hardcover)

The ingredients-led entries in this book make it easy to follow and I was amazed by how simple many of the recipes were. The five that I've made have all worked extremely well and been delicious. The photography is stunning and really brought alive the world that is Japanese cooking. I read about the book in Newsweek and thoroughly agree it's one of the best cookbooks I've found in the US during 2004. Just fab.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Japanese Kitchen Cookbook, January 9, 2007

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AliMarie - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Japanese Kitchen: A Book of Essential Ingredients with 200 Authentic Recipes (Hardcover)

I was thrilled to be able to purchase this book through Amazon. It was out of print in Australia and my father was desperate to have it. The book is the best collection of authentic Japanese recipes we have ever seen.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Japanese cuisine revealed, January 10, 2005

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Marilyn Donoghue (Ottawa Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Japanese Kitchen: A Book of Essential Ingredients with 200 Authentic Recipes (Hardcover)

Not only do you learn about the various ingredients which are indigenous to the country, and essential to their cuisine but it is a trip thoughout the country, through pictures and text to the wonderful sights and aromas of this mysterious land. Familiar foods are prepared in totally different ways, and new ones are there to explore. With the advent of many ethnic food shops and open markets catering to many different cuisines one is now able to put a Japanese dish on your own table. Good reading without cooking as well.