Sashimi: The Essential Kitchen Series (Hardcover)

~ Hideo Dekura (Author)
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“Gorgeous illustrations…a great reference.” -- San Antonio Express-News

Product Description

The Essential Kitchen Series from Periplus stands out for its quality of writing, photography and design. Now, following the highly successful Essential Kitchen books covering other areas of Eastern cuisine, from Sushi to Fruit and Dim Sum, this book features one of the most popular but often-times confused delicacies of Japanese cuisine: sashimi. Sashimi means "raw" in Japanese and refers to the delicately arranged plates of freshly sliced fish served with soy and other dipping sauces. Its counterpart, Sushi, refers to the tightly-packed vinegar-flavored balls of rice topped with Sashimi, or rolled with a variety of fillings in dark green nori seaweed.

This book explains everything from the health benefits of sashimi to how to select the right fish and how to decorate the sashimi plate with vegetable garnishes. Using step-by-step instructions, Sashimi allows the reader to make sashimi at home and serve it with elegance and authenticity. A great book for novice and experienced cooks alike, Sashimi is an essential addition to any serious cookbook collection and a must-have for fans of Japanese cuisine.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions; Ex Library edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9625939350
• ISBN-13: 978-9625939353
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #855,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Essential Kitchen Series.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but not for starters, March 20, 2004

By	ANT "azraelart" (Crofton, MD USA) - See all my reviews

I'm trying to get into cooking japanese, as I find the nutritional benefits are crucial to healthier eating, the taste is hard to beat, and the presentation is simply spectacular. Sashimi is a perfect way to pursue those goals.

This is a great book to help you on your way, but a little warning: it's not for beginners. I myself am having a great deal of difficulty in acquiring some of the ingredients and also with a number of the techniques. I found that the book seemed to take a lot of the instructions for granted, as if you were supposed to know exactly what they are talking about in somewhat vague terms. There are, however, more recipes than not which can be made by novices and somewhat seasoned chefs (such as myself, I would like to think).

If you have any experience with japanese cookery, this book should be right up your alley. If you are a professional, well you could probably write your own additional chapters. If you are simply starting out, add this one to your wish list, familiarize yourself with the methods and ingredients, then come back and pick this one up. It really is a wonderful book, but not for beginners. Happy eating!