{"title":"COOKING","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-manga-guide-to-japanese-food-history-ingredients-folklore-of-japan-s-cuisine-illustrated-book","title":"The Manga Guide to Japanese Food – History, Ingredients \u0026 Folklore of Japan’s Cuisine, Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDive into the world of Japanese cuisine with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Manga Guide to Japanese Food: Everything You Want to Know About the History, Ingredients and Folklore of Japan’s Unique Cuisine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This richly illustrated book presents the fascinating history and traditions of Japanese cooking in an engaging manga format, perfect for both beginners and food enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThrough the eyes of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManabu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a young aspiring chef, readers discover the depth and complexity of Japanese food culture. Dozens of mini essays, hundreds of charming color illustrations, and detailed photographs explain every aspect of washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the Book You’ll Discover:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe role of essential ingredients: rice, soybeans, seaweed, fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe beauty of traditional utensils: lacquerware, ceramics, and Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe importance of fermented staples: miso, soy sauce, sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe history of sushi and its origins as a fish-preserving method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe concept of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eumami\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the seven detectable human flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA journey into Kaiseki, Kyoto’s elegant multi-course dining tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo test your knowledge, the book includes a fun \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003equiz at the end\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Praise:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This use of different formats brings Japanese culinary history and traditions to life so vividly; the combination of manga character conversations, passages of informative text and graphical illustrations is a powerful one that works very well for the topic of food, culture and history.”\u003c\/i\u003e — Kavey Eats, Food Blogger \u0026amp; Influencer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHiroshi Nagashima\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was born in Yokohama and served for many years as the director and chef of the Shisui restaurant at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Honganji Temple. A highly decorated culinary expert, he has received the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYellow Ribbon Medal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool Japan Ambassador title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder of the Rising Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—Japan’s highest civilian honor. 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Written by acclaimed cooking teacher and author \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonoko Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this essential guide explores the core techniques, ingredients, and recipes of authentic Japanese home cooking—perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting with the building blocks of Japanese cuisine, readers learn how to prepare \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edashi (stock), pickles, noodles, and perfectly cooked rice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. With these fundamentals, the book expands into over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that bring traditional flavors to your kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the Book You’ll Find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClassic dishes: Grilled Onigiri, Japanese Chicken Curry, Kenchin-jiru, Temaki Zushi, Oden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInventive modern recipes: Mochi Waffles with Fried Chicken, Garden Soba Salad with Lemon-White Miso Vinaigrette, Amazake Ice Pops with Pickled Cherry Blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCategories covering breakfast, vegetables \u0026amp; grains, meats, fish, noodles, savory pancakes, sweets, and beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCultural stories of food artisans in both California and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStunning food photography by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Poon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to inspire every meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlending tradition with creativity, this book provides not only recipes but also the philosophy of Japanese cooking—using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal, high-quality ingredients prepared simply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 304\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 8.3 × 1.1 × 10.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Released November 19, 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Authentic Japanese cooking with over 100 recipes and cultural insights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonoko Sakai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was born in New York, raised in a Japanese household, and has lived across the U.S., Mexico, and Japan. A renowned cookbook author, teacher, and recipe developer, she is also a passionate grain activist. Her previous works include \u003ci\u003eRice Craft\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) and \u003ci\u003eThe Poetical Pursuit of Food\u003c\/i\u003e (1986). 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