A Dictionary of Japanese Food Washoku Japanese Home Kitchen book

Product Description

A Dictionary of Japanese Food is a comprehensive guide that helps food enthusiasts around the world understand the complexities and subtleties of Japanese cuisine and its ingredients. This book, nominated for the Glenfiddich Food Book of the Year Award, is the first and only of its kind on the subject. It provides detailed definitions that go beyond ordinary cookbooks and standard dictionaries, eliminating confusion and inaccuracies. Each entry in the Japanese-English section includes the Japanese term in Roman script, the word in kana or kanji or both, a Latin name where appropriate, an English definition, and, for most entries, a short annotation.

The English-Japanese section defines relevant English food terms in Japanese and annotates those needing explanation. The book is enhanced with one hundred small line drawings that make it easy for readers to identify everything from mitsuba to the okoze fish. Seventeen appendices address the most critical elements of Japanese cuisine, from the making of miso and the structure of the Japanese meal to the tea ceremony.

This edition is newly typeset and features a fascinating and informative new foreword by Japanese cookbook author Debra Samuel. A Dictionary of Japanese Food will continue to help both food lovers and visitors to Japan discover the wonders of one of the world's great cuisines.

Product Specification

The book is designed to be user-friendly for both Japanese and non-Japanese readers. It includes both Japanese-English and English-Japanese sections, with comprehensive annotations and explanations. The book also features one hundred small line drawings for easy identification of various food items and seventeen appendices that cover critical aspects of Japanese cuisine.