The Art of Japanese Cuisine

The exotic flavors, colors and textures of Japanese cuisine, supported by the use of natural, fresh and nutritious products, make it more popular every day. The serene and subtle combination of the ingredients, the utensils to contain them, the cooking techniques and the earthenware to present them, together involve a symbolic ritual, inheritance of a glorious past that is still respected and recreated. This book presents and illustrates a wide variety of basic and common recipes on the Japanese family table, with all the information necessary to facilitate their preparation in the hectic Western world.