Luiz Hara’s The Japanese Larder is a remarkable cookbook that makes Japanese ingredients accessible for everyday meals. By showcasing familiar staples such as miso, mirin, tofu and matcha, Hara provides readers with the knowledge to integrate these products seamlessly into Western-style dishes. The book is beautifully illustrated, offering clear guidance on how to select, store and use each ingredient. Hara’s intention is to empower cooks to maximise the potential of items they may already own, such as leftover miso paste, and demonstrate how these flavours can elevate a simple recipe into something extraordinary.
Within over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, readers are guided through a wide range of dishes designed to highlight the incredible versatility of Japanese ingredients. Whether you are stirring miso into soups, adding ponzu to salad dressings, or infusing desserts with matcha, Hara’s instructions ensure that every recipe is approachable yet enticing. The creative possibilities are endless, from noodle-based meals to aromatic curries and even Western-inspired dishes featuring soy sauce or sake as a key flavour enhancer. There is no need for specialist equipment or complicated methods; Hara focuses on making authentic Japanese cuisine achievable in any home kitchen.
Aside from the recipes, The Japanese Larder provides useful tips on how to incorporate lesser-known items into daily cooking. Readers will discover the distinctive qualities of yuzu, dashi broth and green teas while exploring tofu’s adaptability and persimmon’s sweet allure. Each section explores the history of these ingredients and uncovers clever ways to adapt them to local preferences, bridging cultures with taste and flair. This cookbook emphasises that bringing Japanese elements into our usual recipes not only introduces new flavours but also encourages healthier, balanced meals. Hara’s expertise, previously showcased in Nikkei Cuisine, shines throughout these pages, making The Japanese Larder an essential addition to any cook’s collection. By simplifying Japanese cooking and encouraging experimentation, this cookbook inspires readers to use everyday ingredients in fresh, exciting ways. Not only does it equip readers with the fundamentals of Japanese staples, it also sparks creativity, encouraging home cooks to experiment with cross-cultural dishes that delight the palate and honour true authentic flavours.
Product details
Publisher: Jacqui Small; 1st edition (2018)
Language: English
Hardback: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 1911127624
ISBN-13: 978-1911127628
Dimensions: 20 x 2.54 x 25.72 cm
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