Open the Door to the Japanese Cooking: Traditional and Contemporary

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  • Format Plastic comb
  • Page Count 230
  • Language English / Japanese
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Self-published

Publishers Text

Discover the art of traditional and contemporary Japanese cooking with "Open the Door to the Japanese Cooking - Ichi Ju San Sai." This unique cookbook provides a bilingual experience with recipes written first in Japanese and then translated into English, making it accessible to a wide range of culinary enthusiasts. Featuring a blend of modest, simple, and healthy meal plans rooted in Zen Buddhist traditions from the Kamakura era (1192-1333), this collection offers a balance of main dishes, warm side dishes, cold side dishes, soups, rice, noodles, and sweets.

This spiral-bound volume highlights the traditional meal plan known as Ichi Ju San Sai (One Soup and Three Dishes), along with clear instructions for preparation, cooking procedures, and ingredient explanations. Using locally available ingredients and Japanese to American measurement conversions, it aims to make Japanese cooking approachable and enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Included are helpful tips for preparation, illustrations, and photography that bring the dishes to life. Whether you want to create authentic Japanese home meals or explore a Zen-inspired diet, this cookbook is a valuable resource.