TWWK May 29, 2012
Honest, intelligent news and reviews for manga romantics
With the MMF focused on food this week, I thought it would be a fun time to review a book I recently acquired to help me make some Japanese cuisine at home. While I bought a variety of books to add some Asian flair to my kitchen, this book has been one of the most enjoyable and simplest to understand and prepare.
The Manga Cookbook: Japanese Bento Boxes, Main Dishes, and More! is a compilation of Japanese foods that manga readers may have seen their favorite characters eating. It was written by Yoko Ishihara, a Kagawa Nutrition University certified nutritionist and chef, and drawn by Chihiro Hattori, also known for her Kanji de Manga series.
For chefs new to Japanese cuisine, The Manga Cookbook is a wonderful introduction to making basics. Fun and easy to follow, this little cookbook will be a big help in the kitchen.
More views of the book can be seen at: www.mangauniversity.com
The Manga Cookbook has been on my amazon wishlist for quite some time now. Glad to hear it’ll be a good recipe book when I do break down and order it 🙂
I own this book and use it semi-regularly. I agree with you – it’s a fun cookbook and the recipes are pretty good! Also, as with your experience with the karage, I’ve adjusted the recipes to my own taste or to make them a bit more complex.