Gohan: Everyday Japanese Cooking

Gohan: Everyday Japanese Cooking - Emiko Davies

“Gohan to me means the everyday home-cooked meal. Nothing fussy. It’s quick and easy, but nourishing. A meal made with love.”

Emiko grew up on everyday dishes cooked in the homes of Japanese mothers and grandmothers. These are the meals she prepares for her own children: simple, hearty meals like tamagonogohan (fried eggs with rice), soba noodle soup, Japanese curry, yakisoba, and miso soup made with any seasonal vegetables at hand. Contrary to what many people think, Japanese home cooking is neither complex nor time-consuming. It is quick and remarkably simple thanks to the Japanese philosophy that fresh seasonal ingredients don't need much to highlight their natural flavors.