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chrisshorb's review against another edition
4.0
This book tells me how to cook Japanese food like my mom used to make.
I saw the picture of the non-sashimi chirashi zushi with the super thin pieces of nori on it and it took me back to delicious meals with my family.
I've got a batch of fukujinzuke in the fridge right now based on the recipe in this book.
I also plan to have a sushi hand roll party for 4-6 friends - it looks so fun and feels relatively easy (except for the shashimi rosettes - those look tricky).
The author's side articles on particular people she's met who have informed her cooking philosophy are also great reads.
There are little typos here and there; and some instructions are not always clear. I think a firmer proofreading hand would have been good. For that, I'll dock a star.
But otherwise, highly recommended for people who want to cook and eat Japanese food regularly. The first third of the book is all about how to set up your pantry to support Japanese style home cooking. And let's face it, if you buy all the stuff to make dashi for just one time, you'll have a ton of leftovers. The next third is easy meals/dishes. The final third is more advanced, as well as "ephemera" - breakfast, desserts, drinks.
Highly recommended.
I saw the picture of the non-sashimi chirashi zushi with the super thin pieces of nori on it and it took me back to delicious meals with my family.
I've got a batch of fukujinzuke in the fridge right now based on the recipe in this book.
I also plan to have a sushi hand roll party for 4-6 friends - it looks so fun and feels relatively easy (except for the shashimi rosettes - those look tricky).
The author's side articles on particular people she's met who have informed her cooking philosophy are also great reads.
There are little typos here and there; and some instructions are not always clear. I think a firmer proofreading hand would have been good. For that, I'll dock a star.
But otherwise, highly recommended for people who want to cook and eat Japanese food regularly. The first third of the book is all about how to set up your pantry to support Japanese style home cooking. And let's face it, if you buy all the stuff to make dashi for just one time, you'll have a ton of leftovers. The next third is easy meals/dishes. The final third is more advanced, as well as "ephemera" - breakfast, desserts, drinks.
Highly recommended.
dray's review against another edition
4.0
Japanese cooking is one of the cuisines of the world that has a deep history of flavors and technique. It also, for me, remains somewhat unknown. This cookbook does a great job of explaining the cultural context of the food as well as a wide range of flavors and meals. Very nice read.
toad_maiden's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful, and a an excellent overview of Japanese cuisine. Unfortunately, like many books of Japanese cookery, this is not a book you can pluck recipes from out of context, and most recipes are time-consuming, multi-step projects, not weeknight suppers.
lisabreads's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Roost Books and Netgalley for a copy of Japanese Home Cooking by Sonoko Sakai for review. Available November 19/19 this book is perfect for those looking for authentic Japanese flavours at home.
Japanese Home Cooking is very detailed and includes recipes for the broths and sauces and creating all the amazing flavours found in authentic Japanese food. This book is not for a quick weekday dinner. I found the recipes detailed and well described but a little complicated. I love learning about all the different ways other cultures develop flavours and the techniques they use but I wouldn't turn to this book last minute on Friday night. The recipes need a level of detail and specialty ingredients that would require planning and forethought.
Very well done, beautiful sounding recipes for when you are willing to put the time and commitment into learning new techniques and try new flavours!
Japanese Home Cooking is very detailed and includes recipes for the broths and sauces and creating all the amazing flavours found in authentic Japanese food. This book is not for a quick weekday dinner. I found the recipes detailed and well described but a little complicated. I love learning about all the different ways other cultures develop flavours and the techniques they use but I wouldn't turn to this book last minute on Friday night. The recipes need a level of detail and specialty ingredients that would require planning and forethought.
Very well done, beautiful sounding recipes for when you are willing to put the time and commitment into learning new techniques and try new flavours!
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful resource made with love and care, delightfully packaged with personal touches and family celebration. Clear and approachable recipes laid out with reverence for the sources of knowledge and creation of the tools and ingredients. I really enjoyed it.