Product Description
- Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook by Nancy Singleton Hachisu
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781838666279) is a beautifully curated cookbook for home cooks, parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inspiration for plant-based Japanese cooking.
- From the author of the global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, this book brings more than 250 vegetarian-friendly Japanese recipes that balance simplicity, tradition, and remarkable flavor—perfect for those following a plant-based diet or anyone who wants to reduce meat and fish without losing authenticity.
- Organized by cooking style rather than by course, this cookbook mirrors how Japanese home cooks think about food.
- Expect clear, approachable recipes for dressed, vinegared, deep-fried, simmered, steamed, stir-fried, grilled, pickled, and sweet dishes.
- Each recipe is accompanied by Nancy Singleton Hachisu’s expertise on seasonal ingredients, pantry essentials, and cultural context—making this paperback edition (hardcover format) a reliable reference and an inviting kitchen companion.
- What’s inside.
- This book collection contains:.
- More than 250 recipes that showcase vegetarian Japanese cuisine across everyday and celebratory dishes.
- Sections organized by cooking style—dressed, vinegared, deep-fried, simmered, steamed, stir-fried, grilled, pickled, and sweet—so it’s easy to find recipes by technique.
- Practical notes on ingredients and techniques that help home cooks adapt recipes without losing traditional flavor.
- Contextual essays and tips from an experienced author who lives and grows food in rural Japan..
- About the author.
- Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a trusted voice in Japanese home cooking.
- A native Californian and Stanford graduate who has lived in a 90-year-old farmhouse in rural Saitama since 1988, she is the author of four acclaimed cookbooks including Japan: The Cookbook, and Japanese Farm Food.
- Her work has been translated into multiple languages and she frequently appears in Japanese media documenting preserving techniques and artisanal food producers.
- Her authentic, lived experience lends authority and warmth to every recipe.
- Why readers love this cookbook.
- Trusted, authentic guidance from an award-recognized author and longtime resident of rural Japan..
- Versatile recipes that work for weeknight dinners, special gatherings, classroom cooking projects, or themed gift sets..
- Great for early learning—simple techniques and seasonal approaches make it ideal for teaching kids about food..
- Perfect for gift giving—a timeless boxed-set style hardcover that suits food lovers, vegetarians, and cookbook collectors.
- Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook is more than a recipe book—it's a cultural guide and practical toolkit that helps you bring elegant, balanced Japanese flavors into your home.
- Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift, building a vegetarian cookbook collection, or searching for reliable weeknight meals, this hardcover edition offers enduring value and delicious results.
- Add it to your kitchen library for authentic, plant-forward Japanese cooking you’ll return to again and again.
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| Condition | New |
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| Was Price | £39.95 |
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