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Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

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A bento box of irresistible Japanese flavors and fresh ideas that brings contemporary Japanese cooking alive for the home cook. The over 60 recipes with easy to follow methods, step-by-step photographs for special techniques, and detailed notes on presentation use ingredients widely available in the West. In addition to such classic dishes as sushi, sashimi, tempura, and various noodle dishes, there are chapters devoted to sake and sake cocktails, aperitifs, and wonderful salads and desserts. The sample menus, glossary of Japanese terms, and in-depth treatment of utensils and preparation techniques opens up a new world of healthy and beautiful food to kitchen novice and accomplished cook alike.