Easy Kana Workbook: Basic Practice in Hiragana and Katakana for Japanese Language Students (Language - Japanese)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Workbook.
  • Excellent way to learn hiragana and katakana
  • Excellent Book :)!
  • Good for self-paced course or in a classroom
  • Does the Buisiness
Easy Kana Workbook: Basic Practice in Hiragana and Katakana for Japanese Language Students (Language - Japanese)
Rita Lampkin
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0844285323

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Workbook........2007-07-16

Simply put, if you get this book and work through it, you will learn Kana.

I'm a busy guy and have had the book for a little over a month. I learned hiragana and am halfway through katakana. No flash cards neccesary, just write the characters over and over.

The reading exercises are especially excellent and will have your eyes tuned to reading speedily in no time.

A+.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent way to learn hiragana and katakana.......2006-01-04

Primarily, this book teaches the proper way to write hiragana and katakana. It excels at this because it gets you to practice, practice, practice and practice some more. Personally, I made photocopies of all the practice pages so I could more easily practice.

Secondarily, it covers basic pronunciation, reading, and writing sentances. Just the basics, concepts are explained simply and it provides a good platform for further study. I'm certain the authors intended readers to study other books for these skills.

Its one minor drawback is not including info on why machine-made characters sometimes look significantly different than hand-written characters.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Book :)!.......2003-04-19

This is a great book! Many people who learn the Kana. Think that once they memorize all the characters. They can fully read the Kana. Which is wrong!!!! This is why I love this book. It teaches kana grammar with kana writing, and has plenty of exerices.So by the end of the book you won't forget anything. I really recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn kana.
I never thought I could read and write kana, until I bought this book. Now it's off to kanji :(.

Also, don't be afraid of kana grammar. It is 100 times easier than english grammar.

5 out of 5 stars Good for self-paced course or in a classroom.......2002-08-13

This is a practical and useful workbook that teaches the hiragana and katakana characters. It uses a combination of learning by rote practice in tandem with self-test examples. The self-test examples have good variety and range from writing down sentences in kana to correcting sentences that have deliberate errors in them. I found the book's approach of practicing the kana along with reinforcement of what I learned to be an effective one-two combination. It helped me avoid that dreaded "I did it and then promptly forgot what I did" syndrome that some language students tend to have. I am glad that the authors recognized this. Of course, the authors have experience in teaching and their practical experience was reflected in the design of the book.

The book does have effective physical design. The lessons conveniently fit on each page and have enough space on them for you to write down the kana exercises. Each page can be easily photocopied onto another regular-size paper for repeated practice so that you don't damage the original book's pages. Each lesson also fits nicely on each side of a page so that you don't get a example that fits halfway on one side and continues on the other side of a page. That is very thoughtful of the authors.

Importantly, the book starts out by teaching hiragana as it is the most important of the two kana. I've seen other books start with the katakana simply because it had fewer brush strokes. I think that is a mistake. The brush stroke order is prominently shown on each rote lesson page which is a plus as it makes each lesson page self-contained and useful to practice if you are on a bus, in the library, or elsewhere so that you only need the individual sheets you are practicing with (no need for the rest of the book to serve as reference material).

If not for the additional thoughtfulness of the authors in providing an effective physical design of the book so that you can use it in versatile approaches, I would award FOUR stars.

4 out of 5 stars Does the Buisiness.......2001-01-18

Methodically works through all the charachters. good writing guide. if followed through, you will be able to read and write in hirigana and katakana, quickly and painlessly. includes translations of text.
Easy Japanese
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ASIN: 0844284955

Book Description

Beginning Beginning with pronunciation and including kanji formation, this easy-to-use text covers the basics of Japanese. Explanations of grammar and other language concepts are discussed in English, and include examples. Kana and kanji are introduced halfway through the book.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Not quite so easy Japanese. .......2007-06-26

While Easy Japanese has an interesting and breezy writing style, it is not a very accessible book for beginning language students. Mr. Seward provides a number of sentences to memorize and the student is then supposed to use these sentences as a template for further communications. I tried this approach and didn't find it particularly effective. The grammatical explanations can be rather technical and require a better than average knowledge of grammatical and linguistic terms.
On the positive side, Seward's writing is lively and interesting and he does a good job explaining a number of linguistic fine points.

5 out of 5 stars Japanese Language Guide.......2007-02-12

This book was very informative and easy to understand. Learning Japanese is extremely hard but this book makes it a lot easier. It teaches everything from Hiragana to Kanji and also alot of vocabulary words. Great book!

5 out of 5 stars Learning Japanese? This is the book to get.......2005-08-28

The author clearly has a passion for the language and culture -- and he's been at it for quite some time. When you sit down to read Jack Seward's Easy Japanese, you really feel like he's sitting across the table from you, talking to you. And you should listen.

Mr. Seward will make sure you don't make a fool of yourself when you attempt to speak Japanese. There are little details -- but very important details -- he goes through before even beginning with the language.

What I've found most useful with Easy Japanese is the way he explains the why's. Japanese is full of little quirks you simply need to know about.

I was listening to how-to Japanese CD's and reading two how-to Japanese books at the same time. One of them is Easy Japanese. I took note how the other two would have me say this or say that and not explain why in the world that "u" is silent! Or why that "n" is it's own sylable. Easy Japanese does.

I haven't finished the book yet, so I can't tell you how complete it is, or what the final results are. But I can say now is that Easy Japanese belongs in your Japanese language toolbox without a doubt.

3 out of 5 stars A fun book.......2005-02-11

People with some background in Japanese will enjoy seeing how the language has changed since this was written- yes it is out-dated in many respects. However, I disagree with one of the other reveiwers who says that watakushi is ike "thee". "Watakushi" is still in common use- but in formal situations rather than in casual speech.

I think the main use of this book is for entertainment- when you feel you should study but can't face your regular text. However, if you are looking specificaly for such a book -I'd reccomend "Making Sense of Japanese" by Jay Rubin.

3 out of 5 stars NOT "easy" but interesting comments on common phrases.......2004-04-16

I can't agree that this is "easy" - the grammar explanations are puzzling and non-existent in the case of uses of verb conjugations (except for the difference between plain and polite forms). The pattern exercises are fun and interesting, and there is a fairly good range of vocabulary presented. But the student will not find this an easy book to use if a beginner to Japanese. A casual traveler to Japan would, however, find the explanations of the most common polite phrases quite interesting.
Easy Japanese Pickling in Five Minutes to One Day: 101 Full-Color Recipes for Authentic Tsukemono
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Another way to have fresh veggies
  • perfect Japanese pickles
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Easy Japanese Pickling in Five Minutes to One Day: 101 Full-Color Recipes for Authentic Tsukemono
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Packed with 101 full-color recipes, this slim volume is the perfect introduction to Japanese pickling. Traditionally, many favorite Japanese pickling techniques take days or months. In this book, author Seiko Ogawa demonstrates new methods to make even nukazuke-pickles made in a rich-tasting
base that traditionally took weeks to set up--in just one day.

Recipes include:
SPRING/SUMMER: Marinated Red Cabbage; Speedy Sauerkraut; Kimchee-Style Crosscut Cucumbers; Ginger-Miso Okra; Curried Cauliflower; Pickled Ginger for Sushi; Nukazuke

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SPECIAL: Strawberry Syrup (and Strawberry Cream Soda); Honey-Orange Syrup (and Orange Jelly); Wine-Honey Chicken Fritters; Spiced Vinegar; Rosemary Honey

For Japanese cooking enthusiasts who already own either book, our book will be a new, updated, refreshing addition to the library. It's the only one to focus on speedy pickles.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Haven't Liked the Recipes!!.......2007-10-16

I recently moved to Japan and have picked up Japanese cooking. I have tried many of the recipes in the this book and have only encountered a couple that I kind of liked. Also some of the directions are not very clear. Maybe it's good for some people, but I'm not happy with it.

5 out of 5 stars I love this little pickling book!.......2007-09-02

Lots of fun and quick recipes. Great reason to explore all of the unique grocers in Southeast Michigan to find all of the ingredients. I really love the ginger-honey-lemon recipe to make my own ginger ale.

5 out of 5 stars Another way to have fresh veggies.......2007-05-10

If you love pickles but worry about the perservatives harming your health from the pickles, this book is right for you. It is very simple and fast to get crispy, yummy vegetables. Not your familiar salad dressing, however, if you are close to any Asian grocery store or just order on line for things like kombu and bonito, you will get it done easily by following the photos step by step.

5 out of 5 stars perfect Japanese pickles.......2007-01-29

Before I became entranced by Japanese cuisine I had no idea how much pickles were a part of the experience. Since I've begun my education into Japanese food, I have been stunned by the sheer variety of tsukemono.

I made one of the quick cabbage pickles, which took about twenty minutes to have the best crisp, salty pickled cabbage I have ever eaten. I stood in the kitchen and ate it all! It was so delicious that I set about to make as many pickles as I could from the book.

All of them have been successful and tasty. I have impressed friends and family with my tsukemono - we eat them with everything - not just Japanese food. They make great accompaniment to picnic food and are perfect for bento box lunches.

This full color book is exquisite with photos for every recipe and photos on preparation too. I am so happy this was my first book on tsukemono, I am addicted!

5 out of 5 stars Great encyclopedia of Far Eastern pickles.......2004-10-18

This book is full of color photos, not just of finished dishes, but of the main ingredients before cooking. This is especially helpful for those of us who are not Japanese and who do not know what a particular Japanese ingredient is. Of course many of these ingredients may not be available in regular supermarkets, but if you go to an Asian supermarket, especially a Japanese specialty store, you will find them there. Personally I never liked Western style pickles (too sour) so I am happy to find this book. I like to make them the night before so I have pickled vegetables the next morning for breakfast, along with hot cereal that's cooked overnight from a crock pot - I hate cooking for breakfast in the morning! These pickles are so refreshing they are great when eaten with a heavy, fatty dish, or as an appetizer. All recipes are very easy and some steps are even pictured in full color in case you are not sure about the procedure. There are also a few recipes that use pickles as ingredients.
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book for the Noritake Lover.......2006-12-21

Finally, a book on Noritake collecting that does not sound like it was written by a snobby, snooty museum curator! Most Noritake collectors are lovely people who enjoy the "thrill of the hunt" and delight over every lemon plate and berry bowl they are able to obtain no matter how common and inexpensive the pieces may be. Who needs a book with pictures and prices of Noritake pieces they will never see except in private collections? Robin Brewer writes in a "down to earth style" and communicates her love for porcelain beautifully. Her photographs are excellent and her prose is charming. Some of the names she assigns the backstamps are homey and silly but descriptive. (Alot better that decimals) A wonderful book for the experienced Noritake enthusiast but especially appropriate and helpful for the beginner.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent reference guide for both collectors and dealers........2000-11-04

A wonderful guide to Noritake. History, basic patterns, unusual pieces and much more. Any collector or dealer in Noritake should have a copy of this book.
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Easy-roll recipes, some traditional and many innovative, are easier to construct than you think. While you are rolling, learn a little about Japanese etiquette and phrases.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A fun little gift item.......2007-03-04

I think it's amusing to find everyone taking something--that's not supposed to be a serious book on sushi--so seriously! If you are a fan of some of the crazy rolls we see on sushi menus these days (and there are pletny of them), this tiny book plays up to that. At four bucks from a company with a line of these little 'Best of' series, what does one expect?

1 out of 5 stars Waste of Money!!!!.......2007-01-15

This book was a joke!! It was an actual insult to Japanese cuisine. I thought that this was going to be a nice little book with recipes for some great sushi rolls, but I got surprised!! There are no pictures or diagrams what-so-ever except the one on the cover. And the sushi rolls that they have listed are horrible......"goat cheese, corn, and basil roll", "blt roll", and "peanut butter and jelly roll". Get real.
Don't even waste your money on this book. It should have a negative rating if that was possible.

1 out of 5 stars Disturbing, to say the least.......2006-08-31

This is by far the most retarted book on sushi i have ever seen. It almost makes me embarrased to call myself an American. I have NEVER seen anything like this before, and im sure the sushi bars all over America who make wonderful authentic Japanese sushi would be mortified to see this book.

none of the recipes sound good at all, and its a huge disapointment considering it's titles claim. at most, the so called 'western' sushi recipes look and sound disgusting.

1 out of 5 stars 1 star is too many.......2003-02-23

I wish the rating system had a negative stars rating. I haven't read this book, but the discription I got from other readers is enough for me. The saddest part is that, we can tell from the 2nd review that, this book has caused at least 1 japanese person to take on the belief that americans could never know or love real sushi. this is a tragedy.

4 out of 5 stars It's fun!.......2003-02-16

Anyone who reads this book should realize it's a lighthearted, stylized take on sushi ... and, at several dollars, not a comprehensive guide to authentic technique and culinary history. A weakness of buying books over the internet: sometimes the buyer expects something other than he or she orders (hint: you can actually see books in a bookstore!). I enjoyed some of the farcical receipes (even if I'd NEVER actually eat them). Try giving this book with a true sushi cookbook and some inexpensive accessories. Four stars!
Quick & Easy Tsukemono: Japanese Pickling Recipes
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best English-language source for tsukemono
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Quick & Easy Tsukemono: Japanese Pickling Recipes
Ikuko Hisamatsu
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ASIN: 488996181X

Book Description

Among the many authentic flavors of Japan, tsukemono, or pickled vegetables, has been a must for everyday meals and with tea. For most of the Japanese nothing can replace enjoying plain hot rice with tsukemono, and dinner is not complete without it as the final course. Today most dishes are
available at Japanese grocery stores or specialty supermarkets, but they often lack the seasonal quality and freshness of true tsukemono.

The term tsukemono covers a wide range of dishes from a marinated salad to preserved foods. Traditional tsukemono such as takuan or umeboshi might seem difficult to prepare but Quick & Easy Tsukemono makes these and many more, easy with its simple step-by-step, full-color photo instructions. There
are myriads of methods to make them, some as simple as just rubbing fruits and vegetables with salt just before serving, while other require several days to fully marinate.

Packed with over 73 mouthwatering recipes for easily preserving fruits and vegetables, Quick & Easy Tsukemono is the perfect book for beginning cooks and seasoned foodies alike.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best English-language source for tsukemono.......2006-12-30

This is a fantastic collection of recipes. I began making Korean kimchi and wanted a Japanese counterpart as the fiery nature of the Korean kitchen was getting to me! This book is the answer. I am literally eating a bowlful of Tsukemono as I write this. Lovely--and low carb too, for people with that interest. Tsukemono or kimchi, a bowl of rice and te protein of your coice round out an easy to prepare (ahead) meal.

5 out of 5 stars Recommended for gourmet pickling enthusiasts.......2005-05-19

From garlic pickled in honey, to sweet and sour shallots, stuffed cucumbers, and so much more, Quick & Easy Tsukemono: Japanese Pickling Recipes is packed from cover to cover with colorful photos, intriguing dishes simply not to be found elsewhere, and preents them with a lively presentation which lends to easy home pickling for even the most novice kitchen chef. Even home cooks used to traditional pickling dishes will find plenty that will be new to them here; for Tsukemono's Japanese emphasis is very different from American pickle recipes. Quick & Easy Tsukemono is unique and enthusiastically recommended for gourmet pickling enthusiasts!

4 out of 5 stars Korean Kim-chee and traditional Japanese side dishes .......2005-05-04

No Japanese meal is complete without tsukemono. Whether you are having a traditional dinner, some sushi, a bowl of udon or even a plate of curry rice, in a Japanese home or restaurant a small dish of pickled yummies will always be set aside your plate, providing a colorful and flavorful accompaniment.

Continuing the "Quick and Easy" series of Japanese cooking, chef Ikuko Hisamatsu has laid out almost 100 easy-to-follow tsukemono recipes that allow you to prepare these necessary side dishes, using seasonal Japanese ingredients which complement the various meals of Japanese cuisine. In addition to the common tsukemono, there are five Korean kim chee recipes, some dessert items like pineapple in lemon, fish side-dishes like salted squid, and some original creations like garlic in honey and garlic in miso.

The ingredient list might require a Japanese or Asian grocery store, unless you have ready access to daikon, shiso leaves, kombu, ume and the like. Required Japanese spices are things like miso, sake-kasu, karashi, wasabi and yuzu citron. Nothing terribly rare, but exotic enough that they probably won't be found at a regular grocery store.

The recipes are easy to follow. If you have never done any pickling before, you can expect some trial and error before you get it exactly right. There are some overall tips for pickling, and advice as to the specific equipment you will need. Pickling does require some special equipment and preparation, so it is not really a "grab and go" type of cook book, although there are simple recipes that you can try right away. The length of time for the recipes vary, and you are probably better off trying a one hour pickle before tackling the two-month long fermentation of the delicious ume boshi.

A necessary book for anyone serious about cooking authentic Japanese meals.
Easy Sushi
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Easy Sushi
Emi Kazuko , and Peter Cassidy
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With clean, fresh flavours and great good looks, sushi has never been so popular. It's delicious as a light meal or as part of a more substantial Japanese dinner and makes perfect party food. The term "sushi" is taken from sumeshi, meaning vinegared rice, a vital part of all sushi dishes, In "Easy Sushi" Japanese food writer Emi Kazuko shows you how to cook the rice perfectly and how to make simple rolled sushi using classic ingredients such a cucumber, tuna, or salmon. Once you've mastered the easy ones you can explore more adventurous variations, using easy-to-find ingredients. Emi's philosophy is that creating sushi should be fun and there is even a section on sushi for children. If you thought making sushi was strictly for the professionals. Easy Sushi will amaze you. With Emi's simple-to-prepare recipes, all captured by leading food photographer Peter Cassidy, you will never eat take-out sushi again!

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good for intermediate cooks, great tips on how to make sushi fun.......2007-02-22

Great Pictures on how to present your sushi, and great tips on kids sushi. Recipies are not all traditional Japanese sushi, but mixed ingredients.

4 out of 5 stars My First Sushi book.......2005-04-17

This is the first sushi book I bought after a friend tought my seven year old and friends to make it during a Japan day at school, using canned tuna. He and his friends liked it (to my surprise) and so I decided to look for a cookbook so I could try it at home. I think it is an excellent beginners book. I've had no failures. It is not true that you need a plethora of utensils to get started. All I use is the bamboo rolling mat, I happen to have a rice paddle although I don't always use it. In my opinion, the only essential items are the rolling mat and of course the ingredients, however the book is very flexible with the variety of ingredients, not all typically Japanese. Again, I think this is a very good starter book. I am now looking for a more advanced book with greater variety.

5 out of 5 stars Shopping suggestion.......2003-09-08

I don't have this book yet, but I do have a word of advice for sushi-makers: there is a chain of Japanese supermarkets in the US called Mitsuwa. They are on the west coast & in Chicago, and may be in other places as well. They have EVERYTHING; it's almost more like a mall than just a supermarket. Frozen foods, fresh produce, packaged foods, a special pickle department, and a seafood department. Definitely NOT inexpensive seafood, but much of it is specifically meant for sushi/sashimi and is marked as such. And even if you're not a sushi maker--go. The place is an adventure!

3 out of 5 stars It's ok.......2002-10-03

I thought it would be a little easier then it presents it's self to be, You need a ton of supplies before really going anyware with this book, so it adds up. But besides that the receipes are great.

2 out of 5 stars Didn't really care for it.......2002-07-27

Yes, it is easy. But it was too easy to the point it was just lacking any interest to me at all.
Sashiko: Easy & Elegant Designs for Decorative Japanese Machine Stitching
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent
  • A very inspirational book...
  • Fabulous Book!
  • An informative introduction to Sashiko
Sashiko: Easy & Elegant Designs for Decorative Japanese Machine Stitching
Mary Parker
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1579903215

Book Description

“Thoughtful and well-ordered introduction...twenty-five projects range from a sampler table runner to decorative screen panels...more than 100 stitch patterns....A mouth-watering ‘gotta try’ wealth of designs and information.”—Booklist. “Provides fairly easy projects. A good selection... on a topic of increasing interest.”—Library Journal.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2004-04-13

This book is both for the beginner and the advanced. It explains the basic techniques, how to transfer patterns, which materials to use. And then it brings various projects, each with a list of materials and tools, photos of the final product, patterns and designs. The book concludes with about 100 patterns/designs you can use, very clearly illustrated. A wonderful book.

5 out of 5 stars A very inspirational book..........2003-05-21

The techniques and sample patterns are very inspiring especially for sewists that are becoming bored with plain fabrics. If you don't know how to stitch a straight line, this book will help in that area as well as teaching you a multitude of stitching design/styles that one can use on garments and home deco.
Very compatible with Marcy Tilton's patterns particularly, the one she released in 2003.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book!.......2000-11-14

I recently took Mary's beginner Sashiko one-day class and it was the best class I have taken and I've taken a good deal. This book thoroughly explains the process we learned in class. This is such an easy way to do exquisite Sashiko designs. This is not free-sytle quilting. You just stitch along the lines. You will be amazed at the product! It helps if your machine has a needle down feature. The book shows illustrations of the finished projects, which she brought to class. I highly recommend this book to those who have a ruler, compass, and graph paper, and Sulky ink transfer pens, and are willing to prepare the paper sheets for fabric design transfer. Her method is easy and precise. This is by far, my most valued book. I am a quilter and have quite an extensive library. You will love this book and the history behind the designs. The designs range from beginner to advanced and there are many to choose from!

4 out of 5 stars An informative introduction to Sashiko.......2000-08-24

This book is very thorough about the history, traditions, and designs of the art of sashiko. I learned much more than I expected from a design book--I expected just a small introduction to the art and then a few projects and designs to begin with. There is much, much more! The author also shows how to put together designs of your own so there are no limits to where you can go with the knowledge from the book. However, the drawings are small and will have to be enlarged to be useful--also I wish there was at least a small section about sashiko by hand--but the title says it all--Machine Embroidery. I'll be trying it out tomorrow.
Quick & Easy A Taste of Tofu (Quick & Easy)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A straightforward guide to preparing tofu
  • Changed my tofu life!
Quick & Easy A Taste of Tofu (Quick & Easy)
Yukiko Moriyama
Manufacturer: Japan Publications Trading
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 488996133X

Book Description

This book is the 7th in a series of Quick & Easy Cookbooks designed to introduce simple ways to make some of the worlds most interesting and delicious cuisines. Although tofu's popularity is steadily increasing in the West, many people still associate it with bland and uninspired dishes. Quick
& Easy Taste of Tofu provides recipes from a variety of Japanese, Chinese, American and European styles that will show the reader how to turn this healthy ingredient into delicious meals. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate the step-by-step instructions and will surely enable everybody to cook
tofu with ease and delight.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A straightforward guide to preparing tofu .......2005-01-06

Quick & Easy: A Taste Of Tofu is a straightforward guide to preparing tofu according to classic Japanese and Chinese recipes, as well as some more contemporary preparations like "Braised Beef and Tofu." Quick & Easy: A Taste Of Tofu is most assuredly not a vegetarian cookbook, since it includes recipes with meat, poutry, and seafood, but vegetarians will delight in the wealth of useful ways to prepare a delicious staple such as Seasoned Frozen Tofu and Fermented Soybean Soup. Full- color photographs on every page combined with step-by-step illustrations explicitly reveal not only how to prepare tofu, but also exactly what the dishes will look like at each step of their cooking. Above all, Quick & Easy: A Taste Of Tofu emphasizes the efficient utilization of time, and is perfect for the tofu lover on the go.

5 out of 5 stars Changed my tofu life!.......2004-10-30

Although I have always considered myself a tofu fan, my use of it had been limited to fairly typical stir fries or eating it uncooked on its own. I'd never really considered crumbling it up to use in crab cakes, or marinating it and cooking teriyaki style for tofu steaks.

"A Taste of Tofu: Mastering the Art of Tofu Cooking" has opened up a new world of uses for this delicious and nutritious soybean product. The book has recipes for Appetizers, Soups, Just Tofu, Seafood, Poultry, Meats, Vegetables, Salads, Eggs and Cheese, Rice and Noodles and even Desserts. (You know you want to make a tofu cheese cake!) The selection is varied enough that both vegetarians and meat eaters will find value. There is also a good mix of "ethnic" (mainly Japanese) and American-style recipes, some traditional and some original creations.

I was surprised at how authentic the ethnic recipes were, and not "Americanized" The Japanese recipes freely use notorious ingredients like natto and konnyaku and other interesting items. I do wish the author had used the Japanese names for the dishes, as some of the new names she gives them, such as calling Oden "Tofu Casserole" are a bit of a stretch.

There are easy-to-follow instructions on handling and cooking the tofu, which does take some practice. I have had a difficult time draining the tofu properly, but am getting the hang of it more and more with each attempt. There are also some basic instructions on Japanese cooking, such as how to make your own dashi stock and other tips. There is also a glossary of ingredients in the back for some of the more unfamiliar Asian foodstuffs.

So far, I have really enjoyed the "Crabmeat and Tofu Patties," "Spicy Grilled Tofu," "Natto-jiro," "Tofu with Oyster Sauce," "Homemade Tofu Burgers," (Yum!) "Sauteed Shrimp with Hoisen Sauce" and oh...everything I have tried. I haven't hit a bad recipe yet!
Japanese Cuisine for Everyone (Quick & Easy Series)
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