Cuisines of the World Japan

Japanese cuisine offers many contrasts. Its culinary culture is still dominated today by ancient traditions, even though fast food outlets now abound. This beautiful cookbook by two Japanese chefs will take you on a journey through this fascinating country, & the variety & tastiness of these recipes will delight you. All dishes are depicted in gorgeous color photos. The precise descriptions & step-by-step instructions make every recipe easy to follow. Variations & suggestions for drinks are also included with each recipe. Brief descriptions of the different food items, suggestions for typical combinations & a glossary of key terms complete the cooking section. Chapters on the people of Japan, their festivals, & culinary traditions are also included.Hayamizu, Kiyoshi is the author of 'Cuisines of the World Japan', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756782252 and ISBN 0756782252.