Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook - Hardcover

by Nancy Singleton Hachisu (Author)

'Extraordinary ... a must have book for anyone who loves vegetables!' - Amanda Cohen, James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy

From the author of global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, more than 250 delicious, healthy vegetarian Japanese recipes for home cooks

In this collection of new recipes, Nancy Singleton Hachisu, the most authoritative voice in Japanese home cooking today, showcases Japanese vegetarian dishes, bringing the exquisite flavors of the nation's elegant cuisine to those who follow a plant-based diet or want to lower the amount of fish and meat they eat.

Recipes are divided by cooking style - dressed, vinegared, deep-fried, simmered, steamed, stir-fried, grilled, pickled, and sweet - alongside which Hachisu shares her expert knowledge of the ingredients, culture, and traditions of this unique culinary style.

Author Biography

Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a native Californian who has lived with her Japanese farmer husband in Saitama prefecture since 1988. She is the James Beard Award-winning author of five books, including Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook and Japan: The Cookbook. Hachisu has written for The Art of Eating, Lucky Peach, Saveur, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Food, and BBC Travel, and she participated in the 'Salt' episode of the Netflix series Salt Fat Acid Heat.