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My Japanese Table: A Lifetime of Cooking with Friends and Family
Author(s): Debra Samuels (Author), Roy Yamaguchi (Foreword), Heath Robbins (Photographer)
- Publisher: Tuttle Shokai Inc
- Publication Date: 12 Aug. 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 4805311185
- ISBN-13: 9784805311189
Book Description
Bestselling author and food writer Debra Samuels uses her unique skills and deep love of Japan to make the cuisine of her adopted country attainable in My Japanese Table.
The recipes in this Japanese cookbook, the result of decades spent teaching and preparing homestyle Japanese dishes, include familiar favorites like Hand-Rolled Sushi and classic Miso Soup and less familiar but equally welcome dishes such as Lobster Rolls with Wasabi Mayonnaise and Fried Pork Cutlets. There is also a chapter on the increasingly popular bento lunch boxes, along with a wonderful selection of desserts, including the delectable Mochi Dumplings with Strawberries.
“This is a gorgeous book. I love that most of the recipes have a color photo so you know what your supposed to end up with. A few have additional, smaller, step-by-step photos that are especially nice. The recipes are clear and easy to follow. All-in-all, this is a great cookbook of Japanese fare that I think most would enjoy.” -Sandra’s Kitchen Nook
“Cookbook author and Japan expert Debra Samuels says the five main elements of a bento are color, texture, seasonality, presentation and nutrition (and let’s not forget portion control-how much can you cram into those little compartments?). She says many Japanese believe that including five colors on your plate-red, yellow, green, white and black-means you have a balanced meal.” -NPR’s Kitchen Window
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
bringing a wealth of experience and a great passion for Japanese cooking to the table, Debra introduces the aesthetics and quality food that are the hallmarks of Japanese cuisine. She learned through her years in Japan that true Japanese homestyle dishes are easy to prepare once you master a few basic techniques. And now that authentic Japanese ingredients are available in most supermarkets, Japanese food has become far more accessible than ever before.
The recipes in this Japanese cookbook, the result of decades spent teaching and preparing homestyle Japanese dishes, include familiar favorites like Hand-Rolled Sushi and classic Miso Soup and less familiar but equally welcome dishes such as Lobster Rolls with Wasabi Mayonnaise and Fried Pork Cutlets. There is also a chapter on the increasingly popular bento (obento) lunch boxes, along with a wonderful selection of desserts, including the delectable Mochi Dumplings with Strawberries. All of the recipes come with stories and cooking tips to help bring the sights, aromas and tastes of Japan into your kitchen at home.
This Japanese cookbook includes chapters on:- basic recipes
- Sushi
- Snacks and appetizers
- Soups and salads
- Rice and noodles
- Meat and poultry
- Fish and seafood
- Vegetable and tofu dishes
- bento boxes
- Desserts and drinks
About the Author
An avid cook himself,
Heath robbins’ passion for food is evident in his mouthwatering imagery. His pictures have graced the pages of national magazines and can be seen in advertisements for Welch’s Grape Jelly, Uncle ben’s and French’s. robbins recently photographed Fresh and Honest, Ciao italia big Five and The Korean Table cookbooks. He resides in Sherborn, MA with his family. roy Yamaguchi is the owner of roy’s restaurants and hosted the PbS-TV show, Hawaii Cooks with roy Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi is the author of roy’s Fish and Seafood, roy’s Feasts from Hawaii and Hawaii Cooks: Flavors from roy’s Pacific rim Kitchen.
