Japanese cuisine in its cultural context.

Americans are familiarizing themselves with Japanese food, thanks especially sushi's wild popularity and ready availability. This timely book satisfies the new

The history of haute cuisine in Japan, with an emphasis on dashi and umami. Heston Blumenthal and other chefs contribute their dashi recipes.

Presents a collection of Japanese recipes; discusses the ingredients, techniques, and equipment required for home cooking; and relates the author's experiences

A collection of more than 100 recipes that introduces Japanese comfort food to American home cooks, exploring new ingredients, techniques, and the surprising or