Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant

Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant

In the same way that kaiseki itself is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, chef Murataâ€™s Kaiseki is at once a cookbook and a work of art. This sumptuously illustrated volume featuresâ€”in seasonal formatâ€”the style of cooking that began as tea ceremony accompaniment and developed into the highest 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 Kyotoâ€™s famed Kikunoi restaurant, introduces the establishmentâ€™s menu. With candidness 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 yearsâ€”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.
Country USA
Brand 講談社
Manufacturer Kodansha International
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781568364421
Color Pink
ReleaseDate 2012-08-31
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781568364421

Country	USA
Brand	講談社
Manufacturer	Kodansha International
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781568364421
Color	Pink
ReleaseDate	2012-08-31
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781568364421

Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant

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