{"product_id":"washoku-recipes-from-the-japanese-home-kitchen-a-cookbook","title":"Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen A Cookbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1975 Gourmet magazine published a series on traditional Japanese food the first of its kind in a major American food magazine  written by a graduate of the prestigious Yanagihara School of classical cuisine in Tokyo. Today  the author of that groundbreaking series  Elizabeth Andoh  is recognized as the leading English-language authority on the subject. She shares her knowledge and passion for the food culture of Japan in WASHOKU  an authoritative  deeply personal tribute to one of the worlds most distinctive culinary traditions. Andoh begins by setting forth the ethos of washoku (traditional Japanese food)  exploring its nuanced approach to balancing flavor  applying technique  and considering aesthetics hand-in-hand with nutrition. With detailed descriptions of ingredients complemented by stunning full-color photography  the books comprehensive chapter on the Japanese pantry is practically a book unto itself. The recipes for soups  rice dishes and noodles  meat and poultry  seafood  and desserts are models of clarity and precision  and the rich cultural context and practical notes that Andoh provides help readers master the rhythm and flow of the washoku kitchen. Much more than just a collection of recipes  WASHOKU is a journey through a cuisine that is rich in history and as handsome as it is healthful. Awards2006 IACP Award WinnerReviewsThis extensive volume is clearly intended for the cook serious about Japanese food.Minneapolis Star Tribune. . . scholarly  yet inspirational . . . a foodie might just sit back and read for sheer enjoyment and edification.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945420451893,"sku":"ByrdShop_1580085199","price":37.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781580085199_154b3608-06b1-4124-8f2e-ed5493b60084.jpg?v=1771088527","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/washoku-recipes-from-the-japanese-home-kitchen-a-cookbook","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}