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Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking (Hardcover)

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Just like the title suggests, the book focuses on Japanese traditional cuisine with a few twists. I've tried a few recipes and was extremely surprised by the result that managed to have a rich Japanese flavor yet so many Western ingredients.

The book covers everything, from appetizers all the way to deserts, and each section is neatly separated by a few pages of history or information on how the original Japanese prepare certain dishes.

Overall the structure makes it easy to follow and is often supported by pictures to make you understand some procedures that could be awkward. If you're into Japanese cuisine and want new ways to prepare meals, this is a must have.

Although the book does contain some basic Japanese recipes and techniques (sushi rice, dashi etc), it is really a collection of recipes that are perhaps best described as a sort of nouvelle-cuisine with a Japanese flair. There is no doubt there is a very definite Japanese spirit to the dishes presented but they are the authors own special creations, frequently using some very non-traditional ingredients. This is fine if that's what you are looking for but I was hoping for something a bit more traditional. Nice pictures though....