Kaiseki : the exquisite cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant / Yoshihiro Murata ; photographs by Masashi Kuma ; foreword by Ferran Adrià and Nobu Matsuhisa.
"In the same way that Kaiseki itself is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, chef Murata's Kaiseki is at once a cookbook and a work of art. This sumptuously illustrated volume features-in seasonal format-the style of cooking that began as tea ceremony accompaniment and developed int...
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| Language: | English |
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Tokyo ; New York :
Kodansha International,
2006.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Online Access: | Table of contents Contributor biographical information |
| Summary: | "In the same way that Kaiseki itself is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, chef Murata's Kaiseki is at once a cookbook and a work of art. This sumptuously illustrated volume features-in seasonal format-the style of cooking that began as tea ceremony accompaniment and developed into thehighest form of Japanese cuisine.Kaiseki celebrates the natural ingredients of each season with a spectacular presentation. After a front section explaining the history and components of kaiseki cuisine, Yoshihiro Murata, the third generation owner/chef of Kyoto's famed Kikunoi restaurant, introduces the establishment's menu. Withcandidness and insight, he shares his thoughts on ingredients, preparation methods and the philosophy behind his dishes. He explains how the cuisine has changed over the years-and continues to do so. He even explains how some dishes evolved as he searched for the proper combination of ingredients.Approximately twenty dishes from each season, chosen by chef Murata, have been lovingly and carefully photographed to convey the experience of being a guest at the Kikunoi restaurant. The book also features a glossary of kaiseki terms and exact recipes from the Kikunoi kitchen."--Publisher description. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 191 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm |
| ISBN: | 4770030223 9784770030221 |