{"product_id":"9784805317624","title":"The Manga Guide to Japanese Food","description":"Author: Hiroshi Nagashima\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805317624\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 14 May 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete backstory of Japanese cuisine explained in richly illustrated manga style!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the fascinating history, lore and practice of Japanese cooking through the eyes of Manabu, a young man who aspires to become a professional Japanese chef. Each chapter presents a new set of topics which help the reader to appreciate the great depth and complexity of Japan\u0026amp;#x27;s amazing food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDozens of mini essays with hundreds of charming colour illustrations and photos explain:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of fundamental ingredients like rice, soybeans, seaweed and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of traditional utensils including lacquer ware, ceramics and knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key role played by fermented ingredients like miso, soy sauce and sake in Japanese cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of sushi, which developed from a traditional method of preserving fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of \u0026amp;#x27;umami\u0026amp;#x27; as one of just seven flavors that can be detected by the human tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow all these elements come together in a multicourse Kyoto-style Kaiseki dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is even a quiz at the end so you can see how much you\u0026amp;#x27;ve learned along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875664744606,"sku":"ADS-9784805317624","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805317624.jpg?v=1779755259","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805317624","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}