Oishinbo: Japanese Cuisine #1
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| Writer | Tetsu Kariya |
| Artist | Akira Hanasaki |
| Cover Price | $12.99 |
The best selling and most beloved food manga of all time!
As part of the celebrations for its 100th anniversary, the publishers of the Tōzai News have commissioned the creation of the "Ultimate Menu," a model meal embodying the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine. This all-important task has been entrusted to journalist Yamaoka Shirō, an inveterate cynic who possesses no initiative--but also an incredibly refined palate and an encyclopedic knowledge of food.
Japanese Cuisine introduces us to the fundamental ingredients--rice, sashimi, green tea, and dashi (cooking stock)--that constitute the soul of the Japanese kitchen.
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Jan 07, 2022Despite this being an effective primer on Japanese cuisine, there is also a compelling storyline woven throughout the chapters. I started looking for ways Yamaoka and his father, Kaibara, were going to be pushed together, and there were several instances that ended up incorporating many comedy-of-errors elements. Yamaoka often gets "tricked" into cooking for Kaibara, and this is used to share proper cooking techniques as Kaibara berates Yamaoka for doing something wrong. I also learned a lot about cooking technique and have a greater appreciation for my sushi roles. The main takeaway I have from this book is that much of Japanese cuisine is delicate, and there is a greater focus on the best quality ingredients, especially treating them respectfully and with proper skill. Read Full Review
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