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The Folk Art of Japanese Country Cooking: A Traditional Diet for Today's World

✍️ Homma, Gaku
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🏛 North Atlantic Books 📅 1993 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781556430985
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📝 Description: The Folk Art of Japanese Country Cooking: A Traditional Diet for Today's World

Those who love Japanese food know there is more to it than sukiyaki, tempura, and sushi. A variety of miso-based soups, one-pot cooking (nabemono), and vegetable side dishes with sweet vinegar dressing (sunomono) are just a few of the traditional dishes that are attracting many interested in Asian cooking. Homma presents an intriguing mixture of Japanese country cooking, folk tradition, and memories of growing up in Japan. Cooking methods include techniques for chopping vegetables, making udon and soba noodles, making tofu and using various tofu products, and making rich soup stocks. This is a book to use and treasure for its traditional Japanese cooking methods.

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This title targets enthusiasts of authentic, regional Japanese cuisine rather than casual diners seeking quick fusion meals. It is ideal for serious home cooks willing to invest time in learning foundational skills like noodle making and stock preparation. However, it does not suit those looking for modern, minimalist recipes or fast weeknight solutions. Readers expecting a visual feast may be disappointed by the text-heavy focus on technique and tradition over aesthetics.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

This title targets enthusiasts of authentic, regional Japanese cuisine rather than casual diners seeking quick fusion meals. It is ideal for serious home cooks willing to invest time in learning foundational skills like noodle making and stock preparation. However, it does not suit those looking for modern, minimalist recipes or fast weeknight solutions. Readers expecting a visual feast may be disappointed by the text-heavy focus on technique and tradition over aesthetics.

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