Sushi (Essential Kitchen Series) Hardcover with Jacket edition

Sushi can be found in grocery stores and restaurants across the country. A traditional Japanese food, sushi is now a part of the American culture. Fresh, healthy, low in fat and aesthetically pleasing, sushi is an art form in Japan. Now, with this practical book, you can make your own sushi at home.

Step-by-step instructions and photographs show how to make a variety of sushi and sashimi. Also found in Sushi is information on the history and the healthy benefits of sushi, as well as directions on using sushi-making tools, making perfect sushi rice, how to cut vegetables and decorations, and selecting fresh fish.

The recipes, including Nigiri, Vegetable Sushi, Sushi in a Bowl, California Rolls, Thin Rolls and Hand Rolls, are easy to follow and are suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks. Filled with elegant and stylish photographs, this cookbook is a must for your collection.