Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook

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But I feel like this book wasn't really sure who its audience was, so it was a little all over the place.

Overall, a bit impractical but very educational and I did take down multiple recipes to try on my own. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate.And although I had a little mishap with one of the recipes, I think Vegan Japaneasy is a nice cookbook overall. From the author of global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, more than 250 delicious, healthy vegetarian Japanese recipes for home cooks.

She is totally enamored with Japanese food/tradition and Buddhist philosophy, and therefore knows exactly what she is talking about. Granted this may be because I am biased towards Japanese cooking and vegetarian recipes, but Andoh explains pretty much everything in striking detail and boasts wonderful pictures (we all know thats what makes a good cookbook GREAT).

Recipes are divided by cooking style – dressed, vinegared, deep-fried, simmered, steamed, stir-fried, grilled, pickled, and sweet – alongside which Hachisu shares her expert knowledge of the ingredients, culture, and traditions of this unique culinary style.

And as you’d expect from a book with ‘easy’ in the title, everything seems pretty straightforward to make.By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I have read other reviewers disappointment that there are not more photos but I don't think the book at all suffers from it.

Later, it offers a very compelling history of Japanese vegetarian food, taking us through the rise of fermented soy products, the religious and political dominion over meat-eating, Japan’s 72 microseasons, and some reflections on food and nature. The truth is, the book doesn't quite hit the mark in *any* of these categories, but still--it's delicious looking food, with very accessible ingredients (if you live in a big city). The last pages are dedicated to helping you find and identify the right ingredients, and it has been invaluable.The glossary of ingredients in the back was super helpful, especially as included photos of the actual ingredients themselves. Some of the directions seem needlessly complicated, so I have already been making my own omissions and substitutions as well.