Sushi Made Easy

by Noel Cottrell, Michèle Gomes (Designer), Ingrid McGregor (Illustrator)

Preparing sushi is more than mere cooking--it's an art, a creative act of beautifully presenting colors, textures, subtle tastes, and unmatched sensations. Every page here shares that refined philosophy, so it not only shows you how to make a feast for your friends, it is a feast for the eyes. Even the small line drawings accompanying the luscious photography--which show in detail how to create each perfect piece of sushi--seem infused with the elegant feel of Japanese culture. Immerse yourself in the lifestyle as you learn how to wrap, make, and arrange delicacies such as nigiri-sushi out of fish (yellowtail, salmon, tuna, surf clam, flounder, or prawn) and vinegared rice; thick futomaki, hosomaki (omelette), and fish and vegetable rolls; a battleship wrap stuffed with roe; inside-out rolls; a California hand roll with ripe avocado and crab; and soups. With advice on setting an eye-catching table to complete the wonderful atmosphere.

Genres: Cooking, Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Reference

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recently attended a program which introduced me to the idea of making sushi at home. This was one of the recommended books that the presenter suggested as an additional resource, so I checked it out.

I like how the book is laid out with gorgeous pictures which inspire you to keep learning all the required new vocabulary terms. The author assumes that the reader knows nothing about sushi, which is very helpful.

I would have liked to have seen a few more technical details on the actual creation of the sushi. While I appreciate the photos and recipes, a few graphs or blueprints would aid me in my first sushi endeavor.

I look forward to my first sushi making tonight, and I feel motivated and confident after reading Sushi Made Easy.

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good book on how to make sushi.
The pictures are especially enjoyable.

[Heather Key · Rating 3 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/13199556

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of text - makes it look not so easy. A "how to" book.