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Washoku

Recipes From the Japanese Home Kitchen
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ksoles
Sep 20, 2011ksoles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Washoku" roughly translates as "harmony in food" and describes a cooking philosophy in which every meal consists of five colours (red, green, yellow, black, white), five flavours (sweet, salty, bitter, sour, spicy) and five cooking methods (raw, fried, simmered, grilled, steamed). This great variety results in balanced, nutritious meals that captivate all five senses. In her book, Andoh provides over 90 pages of extensive notes on food preparation, basic ingredients, and basic cooking techniques. She fills each recipe section with beautiful photographs and often points out regional differences in dish preparation, giving the reader the choice of approach to follow. "Washoku" is a must-have for anyone interested in Japanese cooking; just make sure you have access to an Asian grocery store.