Umai Recipes From a Japanese Home Kitchen

<P><B>‘<I>Umai</I> opens the doors to Millie’s tiny kitchen in Tokyo, showing us just how soulful and simple Japanese cooking can be. This book is heartfelt and healing.’ – Yotam Ottolenghi<BR/>  <BR/> ‘A vibrant exploration of Japanese cuisine with beautiful writing and exciting recipes to nourish the soul.’ – Ixta Belfrage<BR/>  <BR/> ‘This is a beautiful book. Millie takes your hand and guides you into her kitchen – the Japanese kitchen – in a very honest, approachable and wonderfully delicious way.’ – Noor Murad</B><BR/><BR/><B><I>Umai </I>is an introduction to the comfort and serenity of Japan; it is an exploration and celebration of a culture deeply rooted in food. </B><BR/><BR/> With over 80 delicious dishes that evoke the country’s rich heritage, <I>Umai </I>covers easy lunches, family favorites and classics designed for sharing, as well as simple and sweet desserts. Woven between the recipes are passages that will transport you to the enticing eateries of Japan. Venture to a traditional <I>izakaya </I>for classic small plates and recreate this at home, warm your soul at a no-frills hole-in-the-wall <I>teishokuya </I>or delve into unmissable delicacies at a local Japanese bakery – there’s plenty to guide you through what to expect on your journey. <BR/><BR/> ​Take this as your invitation to enter the Japanese home kitchen and gain a local’s perspective on a cuisine that is known and loved around the world.  </P>