
For people taking their first step into Japanese cuisine, the book provides a full explanation of the Japanese eating style, from small serving bowls & chopsticks, to the Japanese philosophy of healthy eating. Methods range from simple one-two-three steps, like learning to make your own teriyaki salmon to, for example, the twenty-step detailed process of making tofu from scratch at home. Each finished dish has a beautiful picture, styled by the author using her every-day dishes. The key points of each method are also illustrated in detail with colour pictures, with the author's helpful commentaries & brief tips. There are sections, with texts & pictures, regarding Japanese essential seasonings, home kitchen equipment & cooking techniques. The reader will find here an alternative way for making dashi stock, learn useful supplemental information, etc.