Sushi

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Summary: Waste of Money
Review: For the sushi lover, this is erotica: scrumptious morsels, beautifully photographed and lovingly described. The author has eaten her way through an impressive variety of sushi, and her affection for her subject is evident throughout. However, the book is thin on practical guidance -- you won't find instructions on how to make sushi, or how to distinguish good sushi restaurants from those to be avoided at all costs. And it's dated: I haven't seen kobashira in a sushi bar for 10 years or so, after a contamination scare in Japan halted exports of this scallop. Still, the book is a pleasure to look at and to handle -- and I'm forever grateful to the author for introducing me to kohada.

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Summary: One of my favorite books on sushi!
Review: I've had this book for quite some time and I always refer back to it. I have many books on sushi, and I've been making it for years!
Looking back, I believe the most helpful part in this book for me was the part about making the rice properly, including making the sauce-mixture for the rice. ANY real sushi lover knows if the rice isn't just perfect, you can just go ahead and start making another pot, since even the best of ingredients can't make up for a poorly prepared rice.

This book taught me -long ago- how to get get it right and now I do every time. In addition it's beautifully portrayed, and is one of our favorite show-offs at our occasional sushi parties. :)

Do get it, as I'm sure you won't regret it.

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Summary: Excellent Book about Sushi Etiquette, History
Review: One reviewer was disappointed because s/he obviously expected a cookbook. This book is not about preparing sushi (or sashimi) at home.

This is a beautiful book full of wonderful photographs and sushi history. It also traces the tradition of the sushi chef to that of the samurai warrior. A fascinating story.

Do get the book if you want to know more about this food tradition.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent Book about Sushi Etiquette, History
Review: One reviewer was disappointed because s/he obviously expected a cookbook. This book is not about preparing sushi (or sashimi) at home.

This is a beautiful book full of wonderful photographs and sushi history. It also traces the tradition of the sushi chef to that of the samurai warrior. A fascinating story.

Do get the book if you want to know more about this food tradition.

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Summary: excellent sushi overview
Review: this is a great, compact book that briefly, yet thoroughly covers what you might encounter in a sushi restaurant/bar including side items, condiments and beverages. nice photographs matched with detailed descriptions of the item describing textures, colors, flavors, when in/out of season, freshness, location and recommendations for the novice or connisseuer. the book covers history, etiquette and traditions of sushi eating and is also dispersed with interesting anecdotes of not-so traditional behavior in true japanese sushi bars. near the end of the book is a short overview of sushi knives and techniques, how to make your own vinegared rice, nigirizushi (sushi) and makizushi (rolls), nutrition, and common japanese sayings you might use in a sushi restaurant. i highly recommend this book to any enthusiast wanting a quick, entertaining lesson on sushi or for anyone wondering what that sea urchin roe they've always wanted to try tastes like.

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Summary: excellent sushi overview
Review: This is a guide book for Sushi, not a cookbook. It will help you to understand some of the history and etiquette of Sushi. It has wonderful pictures. The author has made a sincere effort to help you enjoy the Sushi adventure. In closing this is much better than a European guide book. Buy it and start your adventure.