Umami is described as a pleasant savory taste imparted by glutamate, a type of amino acid which occurs naturally in many foods including meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy products. As the taste of umami itself is subtle and blends well with other tastes to expand and round out flavors, most people don’t recognize umami when they encounter it, …
Tsukemono is never in the same catagory as the Western Pickles. It is favored as a health food containing dietary fiber, vitamins, calcium, and other essential minerals. This book introduces myriads of salad-like tsukemono recipes used in Japanese homes today. Of course you will find the traditional pickles from various districts of the country. Every recipe includes step-by-step …
“Edomae” means “in front of Edo,” the old name of Japan’s capital city. In 19th-century Edo, which was as busy and bustling as today’s Tokyo, workers in search of quick, nutritious meals favored sushi made from freshly-caught fish and vinegar-seasoned rice. Over the years, Edomae sushi became increasingly well-respected – no longer considered just inexpensive “fast” food, but, …
Chef, sommelier, journalist, and restaurant consultant Yukari Sakamoto guides the reader through the gourmet delights of this fascinating city—from the world’s largest fish market to the Kappabashi kitchenware district. She is a Japanese American whose insider’s view of Japanese cuisine started when she took a unique position in the depachika (epicurean food hall) at the world-renowned Takashimaya department …
Chicken Genius: The Art of Toshi Sakamaki’s Yakitori Cuisine
In 2014, Bernard Radfar moved to West Los Angeles for one reason: to be closer to Toshi Sakamaki and his incredible Yakitori restaurant. Chicken Genius is a visual love letter to Toshi’s cuisine and the care and grace with which he makes the best of the classic Japanese street food that is Yakitori (chicken skewers).Radfar is not alone. …
Since 2002 (the year it appeared on export markets) Japanese whisky has been consistently winning major international spirits awards. As export production increases and export markets – the USA and France in particular – open up to embrace the quality of these fine malt whiskies, all eyes are on Japan.Award-winning author and internationally recognized whisky expert Dave Broom …
Tokyo New Wave: 31 Chefs Defining Japan’s Next Generation, with Recipes
Showcasing the new talent of Tokyo’s vibrant food scene, Andrea Fazzari profiles 31 chefs who are shaping the future of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. In a luxe collection filled with portraits, interviews, and recipes, author and photographer Andrea Fazzari explores the changing landscape of food in Tokyo, Japan. A young and charismatic generation is …
Ramen at Home: The Easy Japanese Cookbook for Classic Ramen and Bold New Flavors
From Tokyo to your table: Learn just how easy making real ramen can be with Ramen at Home.Every bowl of ramen is filled with warm broth, hearty noodles, and the savory taste of comfort. But between complicated recipes and hard-to-find ingredients, many ramen lovers settle for the instant alternatives to get their fix. Ramen at Home offers simple, …
Robata means ‘fireside cooking’, taking its name from the charcoal grill commonly used in Japan to cook skewers of fish, shellfish, meal and seasonal vegetables, which has a unique impact on flavour. This beautifully-illustrated book introduces you to the art of this Japanese cuisine and teaches you how to cook this way in your own home, whether cooking …
A New York Times BestsellerIn a not-too-distant future L.A. where master chefs rule the town like crime lords and people literally kill for a seat at the best restaurants, a bloody culinary war is raging.On one side, the Internationalists, who blend foods from all over the world into exotic delights. On the other, the “Vertical Farm,” who prepare nothing but …