Japan: The Cookbook

Japan: The Cookbook - Nancy Singleton Hachisu

Japan: The Cookbook by Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a comprehensive and visually impactful cookbook that offers more than 400 recipes of traditional Japanese home cooking. The book is divided into 15 chapters by dish type – from appetizers, preserves, and soups to noodles, rice, sweets, and one-pot dishes. Nancy Singleton Hachisu, originally from California, has lived in Japan since 1988, where she married a farmer and settled in the countryside. Her deep understanding of Japanese culture and cuisine is reflected in this book, which took three years to create. During this time, she collected recipes from local cooks, including Zen nun Harumi Kawaguchi and home cook Teiko Watanabe. The book is not only a collection of recipes but also a guide to Japanese culinary history and philosophy. It also includes a glossary of ingredients, tools, and kitchen terms, which makes orientation easier even for beginners.