Synopses & Reviews
Thanks to its light, fresh ingredients, delicious taste, and healthful profile, sushi is more popular than ever. Here's all the information needed to prepare fresh sushi at home, with a range of recipes for both traditional and modern dishes. It covers all the basics: choosing the right fish, plus wasabi and other condiments; creating elegant, edible garnishes; buying, cooking, and flavoring the rice, and creating "finger" sushi, rolled sushi, and elegant presentations for special occasions. There's also a range of sophisticated, savory vegetarian options. With these concise, easy-to-follow directions, sushi at home is definitely do-able!
About the Author
Yasuko Fukuoka was born in Tokyo and started her career as a musician and composer. Extensive concert touring enabled her to develop and refine her knowledge, taste, and appreciation of the many regional varieties of Japanese food. Based in England for the last decade, Yasuko continues to compose while pursuing parallel careers as an award-winning food writer, travel and technology journalist, and multimedia producer.