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Sushi Art Cookbook

The Complete Guide to Kazari Sushi
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The Sushi Art Cookbook by Ken Kawasumi is a delightful guide that introduces readers to the intricate world of sushi art. The book explores various techniques for creating visually stunning and delicious sushi, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity. Featuring step-by-step instructions and vibrant photographs, this cookbook serves as both an inspiring resource for sushi enthusiasts and a valuable tool for honing culinary skills.
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You might like this book if you enjoy transforming your culinary skills into an art form. It's perfect for those who are fascinated by the intricate and beautiful presentation of sushi, offering both inspiration and practical tips to elevate your sushi-making experience. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or a professional chef, this book provides creative guidance to impress your guests with visually stunning sushi creations.

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Entertain your friends and family with sushi that looks as fantastic as it tastes!

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Entertain your friends and family with sushi that looks as fantastic as it tastes!

As the world's appetite for Japanese sushi continues to skyrocket, the Sushi Art Cookbook introduces readers to the art of creating sushi that looks as fantastic as it tastes. Author Ken Kawasumi, principal lecturer at the Japanese Sushi Institute, is the pioneering chef behind Kazari Maki Sushi. The designs revealed by slicing the sushi logs into delicious morsels can be understated or refined, expressive or playfulโ€”whatever suits the occasion.

A sushi cookbook like no other, this guide to decorative Kazari Maki Sushi includes:

  • How to prepare your ingredients, including delicious sushi rice
  • How to assemble, roll, press, and cut Sushi correctly
  • How to arrange ingredients for amazing cross-section imagery

Anyone can create these simple-to-sophisticated sushi recipes and designs:

  • Chrysanthemum
  • Bunny
  • Clown
  • Smiley-Face
  • Panda
  • Cherry Blossom
  • Guitar
  • Penguin
  • Bonsai Tree
  • Samurai
  • and much more.

"Rich in mouth-watering illustrations and attentive to details, yet never overburdening its readers, the Sushi Art Book is a perfect guide for sushi aficionados and chefs alike." Japan Reference blog *300,000 monthly visitors

"This is a very beautiful cookbook produced on heavy, glossy paper stock with hundreds of thumbnail photos, many of which are part of a series of step-by-step instructions." Manhattan Book Review *15,000 monthly visitors

This fun and instructive guide from Kawasumi, one of Japan's most highly acclaimed sushi chefs and a principal lecturer at the Japanese Sushi Institute, teaches home cooks to create exquisite maki and sushi that are almost too striking to eat... Kawasumi has provided an excellent guide that's perfect for those looking to step up their sushi game. Publishers Weekly

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Ken Kawasumi's Sushi Art Cookbook is praised for its fun, instructive approach, offering home cooks a chance to create visually stunning sushi. The guide is well-regarded for its comprehensive coverage of ingredients, tools, and techniques, making it highly recommended for both sushi enthusiasts and those looking to enhance their culinary skills. It's highlighted as an excellent resource for creating sushi that impresses on special occasions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805314371

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: over 80 projects

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 822g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Ken Kawasumi started honing his craft at the age of sixteen, training in various top sushi restaurants and developing his own maki techniques. He has won numerous national sushi competitions and served as instructor for "Sushi Kawasumi" in Kanagawa and Yokohama for several years before becoming principal lecturer at the Japanese Sushi Institute (Tokyo, Tsukiji). He is the founder of the decorative "Kazari Maki Sushi" movement in Japan.

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