Moriyama, Yukiko. Favorite Japanese dishes

Kliatt, Jan, 2005 by Shirley Reis

MORIYAMA, Yukiko. Favorite Japanese dishes. (Quick & Easy.) Kodansha. 96p. illus. index, c2004. 4-88996-132-1. $12.95. JSA

Japanese cooking doesn't have to be a complicated task. There are many one-pot dishes that can be cooked at the table. This book covers the five different categories of Japanese dishes: Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyaki, Tempura, Teppan-Yaki, and Teriyaki. Beautiful full-color illustrations accompany each step in the preparation of all the dishes that are included.

A general information section located at the back of the book allows even the novice cook to be confident in preparing Japanese dishes well. This section provides detailed information about various types of rice, various cooking techniques, how to make different sauces and stocks, and extensive information about different utensils and ingredients, along with a metric conversion table. This is sure to inspire confidence in Japanese cooking. Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI

J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers.

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.