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Japanese Cooking Recipes
This useful cooking guide introduces basic Japanese recipes which you may want to try cooking. Each recipe is accompanied by more than 20 step-by-step photos and useful tips.
With this book in hand, even absolute cooking beginners cannot go wrong by easily comparing your cooking process with sample pictures. As a professional cooking instructor, the author offers knowledge in exhaustive detail so that anyone with advanced cooking skills is able to refer to the instructions.
This is also likely to attract international readers as it introduces many Japanese traditional dishes such as "nigirizushi," "yakitori," "sukiyaki," and "chawanmushi."
With this book in hand, even absolute cooking beginners cannot go wrong by easily comparing your cooking process with sample pictures. As a professional cooking instructor, the author offers knowledge in exhaustive detail so that anyone with advanced cooking skills is able to refer to the instructions.
This is also likely to attract international readers as it introduces many Japanese traditional dishes such as "nigirizushi," "yakitori," "sukiyaki," and "chawanmushi."
256 pages, Tankobon Hardcover
Published June 1, 2018
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April 14, 2020
This cookbook was incredibly different from the cook/baking books that I normally read. Other than sushi, I'm not terribly familiar with Japanese cuisine, and I had hoped to gain some more info from this book -- which I did. It was a bit difficult for me to read through, as it's both in Japanese and English (the author wrote it for both 'people who are interested in Japanese cuisine and for Japanese people who want to study English' which is wonderful) and visually I found it a little overwhelming. I still found it fascinating -- from the knives used, to the ingredients, and the recipes. It was unfamiliar but exciting to see different ingredients that I'd like to try -- however many require a special trip outside of your normal grocery store. I have future plans for making a few dishes and can only hope they'll be enjoyed by family and friends.
July 8, 2020
Thank you to Netgalley for this Arc.
I have been playing with Japanese cuisine for quite some time now. I usually find ingredients and then blunder my way in finding uses for it. There are so many techniques and ingredients that are uniquely Japanese. I wish I had this book earlier. Japanese cooking Recipes is an amazing guide for anyone looking to know the details. And let me tell you Japanese cooking focuses on details.
This is a clear, and concise cookbook. There are full color illustrations and pictures of all the steps for each recipe. Ingredients are listed with definitions. For example, there is a section that lists different miso’s and pictures of what they look like or all the different vinegar's and soy sauce differences.
Also, I appreciated the way the cook book was divided. More traditional recipes are in the front and are separated by western and Chinese influences.
I made two dishes out of here so far. The cod and The gyoza. Both were great. My kids made the gyoza with me. It took all day to make, but they enjoyed rolling out the dough and putting the filling in. We then put a skillet (hot pot) in the middle of the table and let the kids cook their own gyoza. They fought over the last one.
I have been playing with Japanese cuisine for quite some time now. I usually find ingredients and then blunder my way in finding uses for it. There are so many techniques and ingredients that are uniquely Japanese. I wish I had this book earlier. Japanese cooking Recipes is an amazing guide for anyone looking to know the details. And let me tell you Japanese cooking focuses on details.
This is a clear, and concise cookbook. There are full color illustrations and pictures of all the steps for each recipe. Ingredients are listed with definitions. For example, there is a section that lists different miso’s and pictures of what they look like or all the different vinegar's and soy sauce differences.
Also, I appreciated the way the cook book was divided. More traditional recipes are in the front and are separated by western and Chinese influences.
I made two dishes out of here so far. The cod and The gyoza. Both were great. My kids made the gyoza with me. It took all day to make, but they enjoyed rolling out the dough and putting the filling in. We then put a skillet (hot pot) in the middle of the table and let the kids cook their own gyoza. They fought over the last one.
June 23, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Japanese Cooking Recipes is a comprehensive technique/tutorial/recipe guide for Japanese cuisine. Released 1st June 2018 by Shinsei publishing, it's 256 pages and available in paperback format. I couldn't find ebook format information online, but I strongly recommend against puchasing the electronic format (if available), since this is an extremely graphics heavy book, literally every page has photos, and it's printed in bilingual Japanese/English which makes small format graphics a chore to read.
The book is arranged thematically with recipes arranged by category. The introductory chapters include everything from food prep, ingredients, to tools and cooking utensils. This is the best tutorial I've ever seen on knifework, showing vegetable and meat prep work such as matchstick, rosettes, dices, and others for several different vegetables. Photos are clear and easy to follow (even being unable to access the text portions, the photos are super clean and easy to understand).
The author continues with a meticulous and detailed chapter on ingredients followed by general cooking methods. Seasonal varieties and quality of ingredients is a common thread throughout. There's even a tutorial subchapter on tea and using chopsticks.
The recipes themselves have multiple tutorial photos and serving photos. I didn't count the individual recipes, but there are a large number. Special tips and advice for avoiding problems are highlighted in sidebars.
Many of the ingredients may prove challenging to source outside of a specialist grocery. Seasonal proteins and fruits may also prove difficult to find outside of Asia.
This is a beautifully written and encyclopedic text on Japanese cuisine. I am tempted to buy the print version myself (the ebook version isn't feasible for practical use). Five stars (two stars for the .pdf version which is missing vast amounts of text and ingredients sidebars).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Japanese Cooking Recipes is a comprehensive technique/tutorial/recipe guide for Japanese cuisine. Released 1st June 2018 by Shinsei publishing, it's 256 pages and available in paperback format. I couldn't find ebook format information online, but I strongly recommend against puchasing the electronic format (if available), since this is an extremely graphics heavy book, literally every page has photos, and it's printed in bilingual Japanese/English which makes small format graphics a chore to read.
The book is arranged thematically with recipes arranged by category. The introductory chapters include everything from food prep, ingredients, to tools and cooking utensils. This is the best tutorial I've ever seen on knifework, showing vegetable and meat prep work such as matchstick, rosettes, dices, and others for several different vegetables. Photos are clear and easy to follow (even being unable to access the text portions, the photos are super clean and easy to understand).
The author continues with a meticulous and detailed chapter on ingredients followed by general cooking methods. Seasonal varieties and quality of ingredients is a common thread throughout. There's even a tutorial subchapter on tea and using chopsticks.
The recipes themselves have multiple tutorial photos and serving photos. I didn't count the individual recipes, but there are a large number. Special tips and advice for avoiding problems are highlighted in sidebars.
Many of the ingredients may prove challenging to source outside of a specialist grocery. Seasonal proteins and fruits may also prove difficult to find outside of Asia.
This is a beautifully written and encyclopedic text on Japanese cuisine. I am tempted to buy the print version myself (the ebook version isn't feasible for practical use). Five stars (two stars for the .pdf version which is missing vast amounts of text and ingredients sidebars).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
April 8, 2020
Shinsei Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Japanese Cooking Recipes. I chose to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.
I was honestly impressed with Japanese Cooking Recipes by Fumiko Kawakami. The mission of this cookbook was to bring Japanese food to English speakers and to allow Japanese speakers to learn English while using the book. This bilingual approach to a cookbook is definitely unique and gives a level of authenticity to the recipes themselves.
As to the format of the cookbook itself, I only have one negative to get out of the way before I give the many positive aspects. With both languages and step by step instructions for the recipes, the pages themselves are very cluttered and hard to read. I wish there had been more open space between the different translations, making it easier to follow the recipes. That being said, the author does a great job of visually explaining the steps in the recipes. With many pictures showing the steps, as well as the finished dish, readers who are new to Japanese cooking will feel confident in trying a new cuisine. The cookbook begins with a tutorial into Japanese cooking, from the knives to use to different ingredients. This book will serve as a reference guide, as well as a great cookbook.
The recipe sections are well laid out, with many authentic dishes for readers to try. Main Dishes include such offerings as Chicken Stew in a Pot and Braised Pork Belly. The section with Western and Chinese Dishes has such options as Ginger Pork and Mixed Fried Rice. Side Dishes are varied, from Sweet Soy Glazed Burdock Root to Mixed Vegetables Marinated With Tofu. The final section, Rice & Soup & Pickles, has great dishes like Beef Bowl, Rice Ball, and Pickled Japanese Plum.
Overall, Japanese Cooking Recipes is an exciting cookbook with great instructions. Those unfamiliar with the cuisine will get a clear picture as to the philosophy of Japanese cooking. I would definitely recommend this cookbook to others, for the reasons listed above.
I was honestly impressed with Japanese Cooking Recipes by Fumiko Kawakami. The mission of this cookbook was to bring Japanese food to English speakers and to allow Japanese speakers to learn English while using the book. This bilingual approach to a cookbook is definitely unique and gives a level of authenticity to the recipes themselves.
As to the format of the cookbook itself, I only have one negative to get out of the way before I give the many positive aspects. With both languages and step by step instructions for the recipes, the pages themselves are very cluttered and hard to read. I wish there had been more open space between the different translations, making it easier to follow the recipes. That being said, the author does a great job of visually explaining the steps in the recipes. With many pictures showing the steps, as well as the finished dish, readers who are new to Japanese cooking will feel confident in trying a new cuisine. The cookbook begins with a tutorial into Japanese cooking, from the knives to use to different ingredients. This book will serve as a reference guide, as well as a great cookbook.
The recipe sections are well laid out, with many authentic dishes for readers to try. Main Dishes include such offerings as Chicken Stew in a Pot and Braised Pork Belly. The section with Western and Chinese Dishes has such options as Ginger Pork and Mixed Fried Rice. Side Dishes are varied, from Sweet Soy Glazed Burdock Root to Mixed Vegetables Marinated With Tofu. The final section, Rice & Soup & Pickles, has great dishes like Beef Bowl, Rice Ball, and Pickled Japanese Plum.
Overall, Japanese Cooking Recipes is an exciting cookbook with great instructions. Those unfamiliar with the cuisine will get a clear picture as to the philosophy of Japanese cooking. I would definitely recommend this cookbook to others, for the reasons listed above.
October 12, 2020
It’s great to see a cookbook that makes it as easy as can be for beginners. However, as an accurate Japanese cookbook, you’ll most likely need to purchase some of the ingredients from specialized shops, but it depends on where you live. The extra tips that accompany each recipe are quite useful (like when telling you not to fan and mix the sushi rice at the same time). A must-have for those interested in real, everyday-life Japanese cuisine and culture. Looking forward to more books like this one. It would be awesome if Kawakami Fumiyo’s next book would have this same format and focus on bread and desserts from Japan! I’m drooling just thinking about it.
About the contents:
The first part of the book has very detailed explanations and images about essential cooking utensils and techniques. There’s more than 20 pages dedicated to knives, sharpening, and cutting vegetables and fish. Soup stock and rice cooking are the first recipes to appear, followed by ingredient measuring, cooking methods (simmer, grill, steam, etc), Japanese ingredients, seasonings, etc. Specially liked the extended explanations about the different kinds of miso around Japan as well as soy and sugar varieties. Attention is also paid to the importance of tableware in Japanese cooking as well as decorative cutting, garnishing and seasonal dishes. Last but not least, chopsticks, Japanese tea etiquette and the balance of meals according to their taste, color, and cooking method.
The next 4 parts of the book consist of recipes divided as ‘main dishes’, ‘western and Chinese dishes’, ‘side dishes’ and ‘rice and soup and pickles’. Each recipe has step by step instructions, pictures for every step and instructions in both Japanese and English. I was really happy to see many popular recipes like sukiyaki, tonkatsu and omuraisu but also many others which were new to me, for example: chawanmushi (steamed egg hotchpotch) or red miso soup with clams. Yummm.
March 20, 2020
*** I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review ***
Sometimes these cookbooks can be overly simplistic or really just cater to the foreign audience, but this cookbook delivers on the premise of teaching you Japanese cooking.
First: the book is in both Japanese and English. This threw me off at first but I ended up liking it, just as someone who has been learning Japanese.
Second: the cook goes in-depth about Japanese cooking. Now if you think it’s history - no. It’s the values and cultural ideas behind the flavors of Japan and how they typically think about them. It was a lot of detail that I had never really seen before.
Third: a lot of the recipes are not the typical ones I would see in a Japanese cookbook, and I feel that that’s a strength of this book. I felt that the recipes were more homey and realistic to what people eat - while I’m not a fan of a number of the recipes, I appreciate the detailed instructions and photo guides that accompany each step.
For example: I don’t really like Japanese pickles. As someone who does her country’s style of pickling (kimchi), I enjoyed seeing the differences in our methods and how to do such a thing from scratch if I ever wanted to make these style of pickles. That’s just for one recipe alone.
My only negative is that there weren’t really any sweets or desserts, but that might be for a different cookbook.
Would recommend.
Sometimes these cookbooks can be overly simplistic or really just cater to the foreign audience, but this cookbook delivers on the premise of teaching you Japanese cooking.
First: the book is in both Japanese and English. This threw me off at first but I ended up liking it, just as someone who has been learning Japanese.
Second: the cook goes in-depth about Japanese cooking. Now if you think it’s history - no. It’s the values and cultural ideas behind the flavors of Japan and how they typically think about them. It was a lot of detail that I had never really seen before.
Third: a lot of the recipes are not the typical ones I would see in a Japanese cookbook, and I feel that that’s a strength of this book. I felt that the recipes were more homey and realistic to what people eat - while I’m not a fan of a number of the recipes, I appreciate the detailed instructions and photo guides that accompany each step.
For example: I don’t really like Japanese pickles. As someone who does her country’s style of pickling (kimchi), I enjoyed seeing the differences in our methods and how to do such a thing from scratch if I ever wanted to make these style of pickles. That’s just for one recipe alone.
My only negative is that there weren’t really any sweets or desserts, but that might be for a different cookbook.
Would recommend.
May 9, 2020
I'm always interested in cookery books, so had to read this one when it came up on Netgalley.
The book is split into 5 chapters (no of recipes):
- Basis of Japanese Food
- Main Dishes (14)
- Western & Chinese dishes (13)
- Side Dishes (11)
- Rice, Soup & Pickles (20)
The Basis of Japanese Food covers essential cooking utensils, different cutting methods for vegetables, chopstick etiquette and much more. The colour photography is excellent in providing an overview of the basis of Japanese foods.. There is also a calendar of seasonal events with the food prepared and eaten.
The recipes each come with a step by step guides and photography on how to create the dish, how many it serves and time required. Included with some recipes are tips to avoid failure and tips for cooking.
For each description or recipe the page includes it both in Japanese and English, however it makes the page now feel overcrowded. There is a measurement chart which provides the cup sizes for the US, UK, Australia and Canada. For some of the ingredients it looks like you would need to go to a specialist shop.
Overall it is an great book, with plenty of photography of each stage and the final dishes, though perhaps a little to advanced for me, though I'd love to try the Braised Pork Belly plus the Mixed fried Rice.
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
The book is split into 5 chapters (no of recipes):
- Basis of Japanese Food
- Main Dishes (14)
- Western & Chinese dishes (13)
- Side Dishes (11)
- Rice, Soup & Pickles (20)
The Basis of Japanese Food covers essential cooking utensils, different cutting methods for vegetables, chopstick etiquette and much more. The colour photography is excellent in providing an overview of the basis of Japanese foods.. There is also a calendar of seasonal events with the food prepared and eaten.
The recipes each come with a step by step guides and photography on how to create the dish, how many it serves and time required. Included with some recipes are tips to avoid failure and tips for cooking.
For each description or recipe the page includes it both in Japanese and English, however it makes the page now feel overcrowded. There is a measurement chart which provides the cup sizes for the US, UK, Australia and Canada. For some of the ingredients it looks like you would need to go to a specialist shop.
Overall it is an great book, with plenty of photography of each stage and the final dishes, though perhaps a little to advanced for me, though I'd love to try the Braised Pork Belly plus the Mixed fried Rice.
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
March 27, 2020
For anyone who has wanted to dive into trying out authentic Japanese food, this is the perfect book for you! This easy-to-follow recipe book showcases recipes that you won't find at your local Japanese Grill. Instead, you will find major Japanese cuisine recipes that are very straightforward to make and ingredients that are not going to be difficult to find.
For those that are visual learners, like myself, I appreciate that every step comes with a detailed colored photograph. That way, you can assess whether you are following the recipe exactly.
As an ENL teacher, I am going to use this book with my Japanese students as a tool to learn procedural and sequencing language terms. Each direction and background information is written in both English and Japanese. Likewise, English speakers learning Japanese will be able to the Japanese characters.
As a side note, one of my Japanese ENL students taught the class how to make Onigiri. I am delighted to find a recipe that I can use to recreate the delicious rice ball. With social distancing and more time on our hands, what better time is there of learning a new cuisine than now?
Thank you to Fumiko Kawakami, the publisher, and NetGalley for this electronic copy in exchange for my honest review.
For those that are visual learners, like myself, I appreciate that every step comes with a detailed colored photograph. That way, you can assess whether you are following the recipe exactly.
As an ENL teacher, I am going to use this book with my Japanese students as a tool to learn procedural and sequencing language terms. Each direction and background information is written in both English and Japanese. Likewise, English speakers learning Japanese will be able to the Japanese characters.
As a side note, one of my Japanese ENL students taught the class how to make Onigiri. I am delighted to find a recipe that I can use to recreate the delicious rice ball. With social distancing and more time on our hands, what better time is there of learning a new cuisine than now?
Thank you to Fumiko Kawakami, the publisher, and NetGalley for this electronic copy in exchange for my honest review.
June 10, 2020
Japanese Cooking Recipes is an excellent primer on some seriously yummy looking dishes.
Personally, I am a huge fan of Eastern style/Asian dishes and am always looking for more recipes and cooking "secrets" (aka methods) for more authentic tasting dishes.
The book provides numbered step by step instructions with photos, text in both Japanese and English, and a variety of cooking basics and menu options including main dishes, Western and Chinese dishes, side dishes, and rice, soup & pickles. Some recipes require authentic Japanese/Asian ingredients, but usually, there are some Asain markets tucked into even very small towns and/or even the internet can help with acquiring some if not at your local grocery store. You'd really be surprised at some of the things you can find. A bag of wakame seaweed (for rice and stock flavoring) and bonito flakes (again, used for flavoring) will last forever in your pantry.
I am so ready to try some of these recipes.
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
Personally, I am a huge fan of Eastern style/Asian dishes and am always looking for more recipes and cooking "secrets" (aka methods) for more authentic tasting dishes.
The book provides numbered step by step instructions with photos, text in both Japanese and English, and a variety of cooking basics and menu options including main dishes, Western and Chinese dishes, side dishes, and rice, soup & pickles. Some recipes require authentic Japanese/Asian ingredients, but usually, there are some Asain markets tucked into even very small towns and/or even the internet can help with acquiring some if not at your local grocery store. You'd really be surprised at some of the things you can find. A bag of wakame seaweed (for rice and stock flavoring) and bonito flakes (again, used for flavoring) will last forever in your pantry.
I am so ready to try some of these recipes.
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
December 2, 2020
JAPANESE COOKING RECIPES is for the home chef who wants to learn more about Japanese cooking--and not just the how-to of making specific dishes. The text is in both English and Japanese, which is distracting at first, but one gets used to it.
I always try to cook multiple dishes in a cookbook before I review it, but I was only able to do one in this before my access expired; however, I reviewed quite a few before selecting the one I cooked (Ginger Pork). The reason I'm giving the book three stars is because of the ingredients and the directions provided. For example, the amount of ginger specified for the ginger pork recipe was a half a knob--which is a pretty broad range--and the fact that the temperature for cooking the dish wasn't specified. Did I manage to cook the recipe? Yes, and it was tasty (though it could have used more ginger!), but I'm an experienced cook of dishes with Asian flavors. I wouldn't give this cookbook to someone who is just starting their cooking adventure.
One definite positive of the book was the explanation of what could go wrong and why for different dishes. That's a very handy feature, and useful for recipes beyond the ones in this book.
My thanks to NetGalley for access to the ebook in exchange for my honest review.
I always try to cook multiple dishes in a cookbook before I review it, but I was only able to do one in this before my access expired; however, I reviewed quite a few before selecting the one I cooked (Ginger Pork). The reason I'm giving the book three stars is because of the ingredients and the directions provided. For example, the amount of ginger specified for the ginger pork recipe was a half a knob--which is a pretty broad range--and the fact that the temperature for cooking the dish wasn't specified. Did I manage to cook the recipe? Yes, and it was tasty (though it could have used more ginger!), but I'm an experienced cook of dishes with Asian flavors. I wouldn't give this cookbook to someone who is just starting their cooking adventure.
One definite positive of the book was the explanation of what could go wrong and why for different dishes. That's a very handy feature, and useful for recipes beyond the ones in this book.
My thanks to NetGalley for access to the ebook in exchange for my honest review.
August 6, 2020
Wow...what a fantastic book. After only a few pages I could tell this was going to be a highly useful cookbook. Lovers of Japanese style cuisine will love this versatile cookbook. Easy to use with step by step instruction and pictures galore!
What did I like? The pictures.... so many pictures. I love home cooked Japanese food and this book delivers. Basic understanding of what kitchen essentials you need, how to hold and use knives, basic chopping of vegetables, all the way to some gorgeous recipes. Fantastic book! Wealth of information and step by step instructions to a fabulous looking meal.
Would I buy or recommend? I would love a paper copy, Amazon isn’t being too great about the pricing on this book. It’s been out about two years and I still put it on my wish list. If I had a go to Japanese cooking book, it would definitely be this one. I can’t wait to make the sushi! If your looking for an amazing step by step...you can’t go wrong here. Really in depth steps.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. Five huge stars for an exceptional book!
What did I like? The pictures.... so many pictures. I love home cooked Japanese food and this book delivers. Basic understanding of what kitchen essentials you need, how to hold and use knives, basic chopping of vegetables, all the way to some gorgeous recipes. Fantastic book! Wealth of information and step by step instructions to a fabulous looking meal.
Would I buy or recommend? I would love a paper copy, Amazon isn’t being too great about the pricing on this book. It’s been out about two years and I still put it on my wish list. If I had a go to Japanese cooking book, it would definitely be this one. I can’t wait to make the sushi! If your looking for an amazing step by step...you can’t go wrong here. Really in depth steps.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. Five huge stars for an exceptional book!
April 5, 2020
Stuck at home during the Covid19 lockdown Japanese Cooking Recipes has provided a lovely does of armchair cultural travel with its wide range of recipes, a wealth of cultural information and reference material about Japanese cuisine.
The layout, with numbered step by step photos, and text in both Japanese and English makes each recipe look like a menu, adding to the fun of reading when stuck at home and unable to visit a restaurant. Some of the photos are a little surprising - not the sort you’d see often in Western cookery books - with blood and guts shown on the chopping board.
The recipes require lots of authentic Japanese ingredients, not necessarily easily available outside large cities in normal non-pandemic times, so I haven’t been able to test any of the recipes, though there were lots I thought sounded delicious, and many techniques I wanted to try out, not least kneading noodles by stamping on the dough with my feet!
Overall this was an intriguing and enjoyable culinary tour and worthy of a place on a cook’s bookshelf for both reference and inspiration.
The layout, with numbered step by step photos, and text in both Japanese and English makes each recipe look like a menu, adding to the fun of reading when stuck at home and unable to visit a restaurant. Some of the photos are a little surprising - not the sort you’d see often in Western cookery books - with blood and guts shown on the chopping board.
The recipes require lots of authentic Japanese ingredients, not necessarily easily available outside large cities in normal non-pandemic times, so I haven’t been able to test any of the recipes, though there were lots I thought sounded delicious, and many techniques I wanted to try out, not least kneading noodles by stamping on the dough with my feet!
Overall this was an intriguing and enjoyable culinary tour and worthy of a place on a cook’s bookshelf for both reference and inspiration.
June 23, 2020
Synopsis: A perfect cookbook inclusive of every little detail needed for cooking Japanese food in Japanese style. This cookbook is so well curated that amateurs can not only just try the recipes but they can actually learn so many various techniques of Japanese cooking. It is so meticulously written k with details about:
What cooking utensils to use?
What knives are to be used for what purpose?
How to chop vegetables and fruits?
How to fillet fish?
Measuring spoons and techniques for cooking? And so much more
The book is written in bilingual language English & Japanese which is so impressive and easy for users to understand. The recipes have pictures for each and every step mentioned for cooking and otherwise. This book is so incredible that I secretly repent being Vegetarian (lol).
Thank you #netgalley for the advance copy of this amazing cookbook in return for an honest review.
What cooking utensils to use?
What knives are to be used for what purpose?
How to chop vegetables and fruits?
How to fillet fish?
Measuring spoons and techniques for cooking? And so much more
The book is written in bilingual language English & Japanese which is so impressive and easy for users to understand. The recipes have pictures for each and every step mentioned for cooking and otherwise. This book is so incredible that I secretly repent being Vegetarian (lol).
Thank you #netgalley for the advance copy of this amazing cookbook in return for an honest review.
April 17, 2020
This is a great resource for learning to cook Japanese recipes. Extensive introductory information about tools, methods, ingredients helps prepare the home cook to try something new. I love that recipes are in Japanese and English. This is a great way to study Japanese! Two fold purpose books are the best! I can brush up on my Japanese and learn to cook my favorite Japanese recipes. I love the format. It’s easy to follow. There are tons of pictures!! A cookbook definitely needs tons of pictures. This one gets an A+ where that’s concerned. I wish there were more recipes for each category. But I guess that leaves room for multiple volumes.
I received a copy of this book from netgalley. This has in no way influenced my review. All thoughts are my own.
I received a copy of this book from netgalley. This has in no way influenced my review. All thoughts are my own.
April 24, 2020
This book has everything you need/want to know about Japanese cooking. The author explains everything with rich details and photos of every step and it's written in English and Japanese. You will learn the basis of Japanese food, some main dishes, western and Chinese dishes, some side dishes, rice and soups and you will also learn about essential cooking utensils, the basic usage of cooking knifes (one of my favorite parts, so useful!), lots of tips and you will also learn about tea! Awesome book! I went to Japan last year and I'm fascinated by their cuisine and I'm so glad I found this book!
I got an advance reader's copy of this book complimentary from NetGallery in exchange of my honest review.
I got an advance reader's copy of this book complimentary from NetGallery in exchange of my honest review.
August 23, 2020
This is a brilliant bilingual cookbook with a great range of Japanese recipes.
The recipes have detailed step-by-step instructions with photos to go with each step.
There is a great sections at the beginning of the book about chopping methods, useful equipment, Japanese plates etc which was really interesting too.
The loss of one star... is only a personal one - I am a vegetarian and whilst there were vegetarian dishes, I would have liked there to be a "make it vegetarian" style section for meat recipes so that they could easily be adapted. Having said that, the meat Goyza recipe looks amazing and I will be adapting the filling to make them vegetarian and I can't wait to try making some!!
The recipes have detailed step-by-step instructions with photos to go with each step.
There is a great sections at the beginning of the book about chopping methods, useful equipment, Japanese plates etc which was really interesting too.
The loss of one star... is only a personal one - I am a vegetarian and whilst there were vegetarian dishes, I would have liked there to be a "make it vegetarian" style section for meat recipes so that they could easily be adapted. Having said that, the meat Goyza recipe looks amazing and I will be adapting the filling to make them vegetarian and I can't wait to try making some!!
April 4, 2020
A frightening aspect when it comes to recipes or instruction manuals is when you have no idea what it all means. The instructions given are overly complicated or incomprehensible. However, in JAPANESE COOKING RECIPES, the instructions are clear and easy to follow. If you want to try your hand out at making Japanese recipes, then this book's a perfect way for you to start learning basic recipes.The book is well illustrated with clear photos and is bilingual, with instructions and descriptions both in English and Japanese. Overall, a neat book with fun recipes to try out when you have the time or want to try out something new.
March 25, 2020
I just reviewed JAPANESE COOKING RECIPES by Fumiko Kawakami. #JAPANESECOOKINGRECIPES #NetGalley
One very interesting book! Usually cookbooks contain of a list of ingredients, how to make food, and some with pictures to show how to make. I like those with a story on the dish itself. But this one is just like hospitality school cookbook. It's so detailed on what to do and what to avoid with so many tips. And bilingual japanese-english! So for those learning Japanese, can use this book to enrich their grammar, vice versa to Japanese who learns english.
One very interesting book! Usually cookbooks contain of a list of ingredients, how to make food, and some with pictures to show how to make. I like those with a story on the dish itself. But this one is just like hospitality school cookbook. It's so detailed on what to do and what to avoid with so many tips. And bilingual japanese-english! So for those learning Japanese, can use this book to enrich their grammar, vice versa to Japanese who learns english.
July 4, 2020
Excellent foundation for Japanese home cooking- anyone who loves Japanese cuisine will appreciate it. At first, it was hard for me to adjust visually to both the Japanese and English text written side by side. But the author notes that this style is for Japanese people who also want to learn English in a fun way. I thought this detail was unique and feels like a beautiful way to connect different cultures around food in both a linguistic and culinary way. I learned a lot reading this cookbook, and it definitely inspired me to learn more about the Japanese language (and food!!)
October 17, 2020
Japanese Cooking Recipes gives an extensive look about the art of Japanese Cooking, along with recipes to create a full Japanese feast. This cookbook is about more than just cooking, it's about the culture of prepping and dining. Kawakami also uses the cookbook as a way of learning English or Japanese. Every page has both translations, allowing you to learn the language while you cook. With step by step pictures, and easy to understand directions, I cannot wait to make a full feast for my family, with all our favorites. Chicken karaage, here we come!
December 9, 2020
Disclaimer: I received this book in exchange of my honest opinion.
This is a 4.5 cookbook - I am not giving it 5 solely because it could be a tiny bit more aesthetically pleasing, but as a cookbook it has everything you need: a good picture of the final recipe, step by step instructions and pictures, tips and tricks and it's written in both Japanese and English - which means it might help you learn one of the two languages :D.
Very cool cookbook - it is full of traditional and modern Japanese recipes.
This is a 4.5 cookbook - I am not giving it 5 solely because it could be a tiny bit more aesthetically pleasing, but as a cookbook it has everything you need: a good picture of the final recipe, step by step instructions and pictures, tips and tricks and it's written in both Japanese and English - which means it might help you learn one of the two languages :D.
Very cool cookbook - it is full of traditional and modern Japanese recipes.
April 10, 2020
Written in both Japanese and English, with full instructions of each process for all recipes and with great colour photos. This book is well presented, the recipes are interesting, look easy enough to try and photographed beautifully. I did find the two languages a little crowded on the one page, but soon got used to it.
The beginning of the book shows all the preparation of vegetables, utensils needed, use of knives and lots more. A really practical with great recipes.
The beginning of the book shows all the preparation of vegetables, utensils needed, use of knives and lots more. A really practical with great recipes.
May 7, 2020
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Written “for people interested in Japanese cuisine and for Japanese people who want to study English” (quoted from author’s preface).
As a billingual edition, the English text leaves me aghast! It is absolutely mangled and unreadable. I can’t recommend to English speakers, the written word leaves readers with more questions than answers.
Did not finish.
1 star
Written “for people interested in Japanese cuisine and for Japanese people who want to study English” (quoted from author’s preface).
As a billingual edition, the English text leaves me aghast! It is absolutely mangled and unreadable. I can’t recommend to English speakers, the written word leaves readers with more questions than answers.
Did not finish.
1 star
August 20, 2020
Everything you need to know Japanese cooking!!! This cookbook is an amazing resource for Japanese cooking with easy to follow recipes. I am so impressed with the details in both preparation but in tools and actual recipe preparations. This is a must have reference guide for both basic and more complex Japanese food preparation. I highly recommend it!
I received this book from NetGalley and Media Do International Inc. for an honest review.
I received this book from NetGalley and Media Do International Inc. for an honest review.
October 28, 2020
This was a great cookbook for cooks who were not very familiar with Japanese recipes. There are discussions of basic skills like chopping and descriptions of Japanese ingredients. The recipes were authentic Japanese, which can be a little different from some of the foods we find in the US. 4 stars.
Thanks to Media Do International, Inc., Shinsei Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Media Do International, Inc., Shinsei Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 1, 2020
What a lovely book. Full of delicious looking recipes and beautiful pictures. Step by step photographic and text instructions in both English and Japanese. We learn about equipment needed and how to use it. We learn how to fillet fish, how to make stocks, how to cook rice, ingredients used and how to prepare them, how to make garnishes.
A very nice book - very useful and very user friendly.
Thank you for sending me this ARC.
A very nice book - very useful and very user friendly.
Thank you for sending me this ARC.
November 10, 2020
I want to thank netgalley for allowing me to review and blessing me with a Eversion of the book. From beginning to end I enjoyed every word and recipe it had to offer. As a beginner in the kitchen and a lover of Japanese culture I couldn't have had a better time learning from all the recipes the book had to offer.
This useful cooking guide introduces basic Japanese recipes which you may want to try cooking. Each recipe is accompanied by more than 20 step-by-step photos and useful tips.
This useful cooking guide introduces basic Japanese recipes which you may want to try cooking. Each recipe is accompanied by more than 20 step-by-step photos and useful tips.
December 16, 2020
I love Japanese food but I've always viewed the cuisine as intricate, something that only people with an in depth understanding of the Japanese culture could make. Well, this book begged to differ! I find it delightfully easy to understand and achievable, even for the likes of me who has never tried their hand at this.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Media Do International, Inc. (Shinsei Publishing) for providing this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Media Do International, Inc. (Shinsei Publishing) for providing this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
March 22, 2020
Now, this is a detailed cookbook. In addition to that, it's bilingual (Japanese/English), full of information and intriguing recipes, and step by step instructions. Overall, it's an amazing resource and if one is a newbie when it comes to Japanese cooking, it's really helpful. There's a bunch of recipes I'd like to try too.
April 1, 2020
My family & I enjoyed this cookbook! The author/chef offered easy to follow directions and easy to find ingredients. We’ve already made a few dishes, all so yummy! Very happy with this cookbook and highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Japanese cuisine or if you’re looking to try a new cuisine/recipe. Thank you to NetGalley and Shinsei Publishing for an ebook. This is my honest review.
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