Nanban : Japanese Soul Food: A Cookbook

Overview: Nanban: Japanese Soul Food is an exploration of southern Japanese cookery focused on authentic yet easy-to-follow recipes. These recipes are set within the context of the region's history and the story of 2011 MasterChef winner Tim Anderson's personal relationship with the cuisine of Japan; from first discovering Japanese food on American TV as a teenager, through his time spent as a researcher and English teacher in Japan, up to his victory on MasterChef and opening the Nanban pop-up restaurants in London. Nanban means 'barbaric' and it is what the Japanese originally called Europeans, when they first arrived in the south of Japan having travelled via the East Indies. The food of southern Japan is still flavoured by its history of foreign influences, and in some ways it can still be described as barbaric: it tends to be unrefined, casual, filling and boasts brash flavours like garlic, pork fat, chilli, sweet potatoes and citrus. Challenging the commonly held idea that Japanese food is delicate and fussy, the book reveals a cuisine that is both accessible and delicious. As well as over 100 mouthwatering recipes, the book features practical guides to ingredients, techniques and equipment. A stunning combination of lush photography, compelling narratives and inspirational recipes make this a book as suited to the coffee table as it is to the kitchen countertop. Ramen, Gyoza, Fried Chicken, Udon, Pork Belly Buns, And Other Boldly Flavored, Stick-to-your Ribs Dishes Comprise Southern Japanese Soul Food. The Antidote To Typical Refined Restaurant Fare, This Hearty Comfort Food Has Become Popular In The Us As Street Food And In Ramen Bars. In A Unique Package That Includes A Cool Exposed Binding, Nanban Brings Home Cooks The Best Of These Crave-inducing Treats. From Pungent Kimchi To Three Types Of Japanese Fried Chicken, And With A Primer On Japanese Ingredients And Substitutions, [this Book] Is The Perfect Cookbook For Any Lover Of Asian Food.--amazon.com. Ingredients -- Fundamentals -- Small Dishes -- Large Dishes -- Grilled Items -- Ramen -- Desserts -- Drinks -- Useful Information -- How To Eat In Japan -- Suppliers. Tim Anderson. Includes Bibliographical References (page 245) And Index. Ramen, gyoza, fried chicken, udon, pork belly buns, and other boldly flavored, stick-to-your ribs dishes comprise Southern Japanese soul food. The antidote to typical refined restaurant fare, this hearty comfort food has become popular in the US as street food and in ramen bars. In a unique package that includes a cool exposed binding, Nanban brings home cooks the best of these crave-inducing treats. From pungent kimchi to three types of Japanese fried chicken, and with a primer on Japanese ingredients and substitutions, Nanban is the perfect cookbook for any lover of Asian food.