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Book SynopsisEntertain 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 playful--whatever suits the occasion!
A sushi cookbook like no other, this guide to decorative Kazari Maki Sushi includes:
- Instructions on how to prepare sushi rice, ingredients, and garnishes
- Essential sushi rolling and pressing techniques
- 85 designs from simple to sophisticated
- Detailed color photographs, documenting step-by-step assembly
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!
Trade Review"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"
Sushi Art Cookbook is a joy for connoisseurs to browse, and a "must-have" for anyone interested in trying their hand at creating sushi! Highly recommended." --
Midwest Book Review"Everything your customers need to know is provided in well-organized form, from basic ingredients to basic tools and techniques to instructions for arranging sushi on serving platters. Great ideas for special occasions or just to impress friends!" --
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