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Your Home Izakaya

Fun and Simple Recipes Inspired by the Drinking-and-Dining Dens of Japan
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Your Home Izakaya by Tim Anderson delves into the lively world of izakaya, casual Japanese pubs serving both drinks and shareable dishes. The book presents over 100 flavour-packed recipes that are straightforward to prepare and perfect for sociable dining, from fresh salads to creative noodle dishes. It also offers practical advice on stocking a Japanese-style bar and crafting cocktails, making it an ideal companion for hosting casual and fun dinner parties.
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This book is suited for home cooks keen on exploring Japanese flavours, entertaining friends with informal yet impressive dishes, and those interested in casual drinking culture with delicious food pairings.

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Simple Japanese food, which is perfect for everyday dinners or special occasions.

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Your Home Izakaya, chef Tim Anderson explores the ‘anything goes’ concept of izakaya by showcasing over 100 flavour-packed recipes.

Izakaya began as sake stores that allowed their customers to drink on the premises, and, over time, they began to serve food as well. The food is simple to prepare but big on flavour, making it conducive to sociable snacking in between gulps of booze.

From Shredded Daikon and Watercress Salad and Sweetcorn with Shoyu Butter, to Spicy Sesame Ramen Salad and Udon Carbonara with Bacon Tempura, the recipes are impressive yet simple to achieve and no specialist equipment is needed. Plus, it includes a guide on how to stock a Japanese bar as well as how to knock up a few choice cocktails.

Full of delicious dishes, Your Home Izakaya is perfect for anyone wanting to make show-off food fit for a dinner party with minimum fuss and maximum fun.

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Your Home Izakaya has been praised for its inspiring food writing, with Tim Hayward of the Financial Times recommending it highly for the desire it sparks to cook almost every recipe.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784883850

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Illustration: Full colour photography throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 1050g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Tim Anderson is a chef, writer and MasterChef champion. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Tim has been studying Japanese food culture for more than two decades. He has previously published nine cookbooks, including the JapanEasy series, Hokkaido, and the award-winning Tokyo Stories.

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