{"product_id":"the-manga-guide-to-japanese-food-everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-history-ingredients-and-folklore-of-japans-unique-cuisine-learn-all-about-y-paperback","title":"The Manga Guide to Japanese Food: Everything You Want to Know about the History, Ingredients and Folklore of Japan's Unique Cuisine (Learn All about Y - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHiroshi Nagashima\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe complete backstory of Japanese cuisine explained in richly illustrated manga style!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book explores the fascinating history, lore and practice of Japanese cooking through the eyes of Manabu, a young man who aspires to become a professional Japanese chef. Each chapter presents a new set of topics which help the reader to appreciate the great depth and complexity of Japan's amazing food culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDozens of mini essays with hundreds of charming color illustrations and photos explain: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of fundamental ingredients like rice, soybeans, seaweed and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of traditional utensils including lacquer ware, ceramics and knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key role played by fermented ingredients like miso, soy sauce and sake in Japanese cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of sushi, which developed from a traditional method of preserving fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of \"umami\" as one of just seven flavors that can be detected by the human tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow all these elements come together in a multicourse Kyoto-style Kaiseki dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is even a quiz at the end so you can see how much you've learned along the way!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHiroshi Nagashima\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Yokohama and worked for many years as the director and chef of the Shisui restaurant at Tokyo's Tsukiji Honganji Temple. In 2013 he was awarded a Yellow Ribbon Medal by the Japanese government and in 2016 he became a Cool Japan Ambassador. In 2019, he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Japan's highest civilian honor. He has published many books on Japanese food including \u003ci\u003eBuddhist Cuisine: Making the Most of Vegetables and Dried Fish\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJapanese Cuisine: An Encyclopedia of Traditions and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e. This is his first book in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984378855725,"sku":"9784805317624","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/BtOV3H_xYc9784805317624.webp?v=1776092809","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-manga-guide-to-japanese-food-everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-history-ingredients-and-folklore-of-japans-unique-cuisine-learn-all-about-y-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}