Joy of Japanese Cooking

With its emphasis on fresh ingredients and techniques, Japanese cooking can be daunting to the Western cook working in a Western style kitchen. This book begins at the beginning, opening up the rich realm of Japanese cuisine to both those cooks who are approaching it for the first time and those who are trying to master the delicate art of Japanese cooking. It features detailed illustrations and descriptions of techniques and ingredients, and helpful substitutions for hard-to-get ingredients. Clear, concise, and complete, this cookbook also offers an array of menus for a variety of occasions, from regular family dinners to summer barbecues.