A Japanese Kitchen: Traditional Recipes With an Island Twist

Muriel Miura's niche is Japanese cooking, Hawaii-style, and her guiding philosophy has always been that preparing food should be approachable, fun, and family-centered. She has shared her knowledge for more than five decades via classes, television shows, and more than twenty books, always seeking to keep traditional techniques alive. In A Japanese Kitchen, Miura gives us 170 recipes based upon her family s treasury of favorites. Here you ll explore the essence of Japanese cooking, from Zensai (appetizers) to Okashi (desserts). There are many centuries-old recipes updated and Westernized to meet today s tastes and lifestyles, and others that more clearly reflect the 150-year legacy of the Japanese in Hawaii. A Japanese Kitchen is extensively illustrated, and includes detailed background information, cultural insights, and family vignettes, as well as ingredient and recipe indexes, a glossary, and essays on Japanese traditions and celebrations. Food historian Arnold Hiura's introduction shows how Japanese cooking has evolved in Hawaii. Miura's no-nonsense approach demystifies Japanese cuisine for all cooks, beginner to advanced.