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‘Umai opens the doors to Millie’s tiny kitchen in Tokyo, showing us just how soulful and simple Japanese cooking can be. This book is heartfelt and healing.’ – Yotam Ottolenghi
‘A vibrant exploration of Japanese cuisine with beautiful writing and exciting recipes to nourish the soul.’ – Ixta Belfrage
‘This is a beautiful book. Millie takes your hand and guides you into her kitchen – the Japanese kitchen – in a very honest, approachable and wonderfully delicious way.’ – Noor Murad
Umai is an introduction to the comfort and serenity of Japan; it is an exploration and celebration of a culture deeply rooted in food.
With over 80 delicious dishes that evoke the country’s rich heritage, Umai covers easy lunches, family favorites and classics designed for sharing, as well as simple and sweet desserts. Woven between the recipes are passages that will transport you to the enticing eateries of Japan. Venture to a traditional izakaya for classic small plates and recreate this at home, warm your soul at a no-frills hole-in-the-wall teishokuya or delve into unmissable delicacies at a local Japanese bakery – there’s plenty to guide you through what to expect on your journey.
Take this as your invitation to enter the Japanese home kitchen and gain a local’s perspective on a cuisine that is known and loved around the world.
From the Publisher
Umai takes you into the Japanese home kitchen, with over 80 delicious dishes for Easy Lunches
Saba Tama Udon
Smoked Mackerel and Egg Udon
Zuke Maguro Don
Marinated Tuna Rice Bowl
Tomato no Marine no Somen
Marinated Tomato Somen
Family Favorites
Salmon no Foil Yaki
Salmon Grilled in Foil
Tendon
Tempura Rice Bowl
Katsu Kare
Katsu Curry
Izakaya at Home
Sui Gyoza
Boiled Dumplings
Mentaiko to Potato no Harumaki
Cod’s Roe and Potato Harumaki
Amakara Tebasaki
Sweet-and-Salty Chicken Wings
and Desserts!
Mille Crêpe Cake
Layered Crêpe Cake
Matcha to Choco no Cookie
Matcha and White Chocolate Biscuits
Mitarashi Dango
Dango with Sweet and Salty Sauce
Publisher : Quadrille
Publication date : April 22, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1837831858
ISBN-13 : 978-1837831852
Item Weight : 2.2 pounds
Dimensions : 7.7 x 1.1 x 10.05 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #207,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #71 in Japanese Cooking, Food & Wine
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