Real Japanese cooking : the only Japanese cookbook you will ever need! : traditions, tips & techniques with over 600 authentic recipes / Makiko Itoh.
The first comprehensive cookbook to fully cover all aspects of Japanese cuisine - with 600 recipes! This book is the culmination of a lifetime steeped in two cultures. Born in Tokyo and raised in New York, Makiko Itoh grew up in the heart of her mother's acclaimed Japanese restaurant, a culinary landmark for over twenty years. Now a celebrated bilingual food writer and translator, she brings a rare perspective--uniquely equipped to bridge the gap and share the soul of Japanese cuisine with the world. Her book provides answers to all the questions that people usually ask about one of the world's greatest cuisines, including: Why is Japanese food so unique? This book provides a full overview - from aesthetics to umami; Essential ingredients like miso, mirin, dashi, sake and kombu - how and why are they used?; How to prepare and serve a Japanese meal - from cookware to tableware and etiquette; Which recipes are right for you? - the 600 recipes in this book cover everything from sushi to ramen to donburi rice bowls, nukazuke pickles and Japanese bread! Itoh's mission is to demystify Japanese cuisine for non-Japanese home cooks. Her book contains 400 beautiful color photos with clearly-presented recipes interspersed with fascinating essays and sidebars explaining all aspects of Japan's unique food culture. A must-read book for every Japanese food lover!
Record details
- ISBN: 9784805316153
- ISBN: 4805316152
- Physical Description: 512 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: North Clarendon, VT : Tuttle Publishing, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Part one. Japanese cuisine: an overview -- Modern home cooking in Japan -- Essential ingredients -- Glossary of ingredients -- Essential equipment -- Dashi stock and rice -- Part two. The recipes -- Soups -- Stews and simmered dishes -- Grilled, baked and pan-fried dishes -- Fried dishes -- Egg dishes -- Tofu dishes -- Vegetable sides -- Rice dishes -- Sushi and sashimi -- Noodles -- Hot pots -- Savory pancakes and dumplings -- Steamed dishes -- Pickling and fermentation -- Breads, buns and cakes -- Sweets and desserts.
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- Subject:
- Cooking, Japanese.
- Genre:
- Cookbooks.
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Available copies
- 5 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 641.595 ITO (Text) | 37810460002610 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/03/2026 |
