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A Guide to Food Buying in Japan

by Carolyn R. Krouse
RM60.00 MYR
A Guide to Food Buying in Japan
A Guide to Food Buying in Japan

Navigate Japanese markets and menus with confidence.

If you're planning to stay in Japan or just fascinated by its cuisine, this book is a practical companion to have. Not only will it help you understand the ins and outs of local shopping, but it will also assist in incorporating Japanese ingredients into your cooking. Think of it as your personal translator and guidebook for both supermarkets and meal planning, making the delightful world of Japanese gastronomy accessible to you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Guide to Food Buying in Japan

by Carolyn R. Krouse
RM60.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780804834728
Authors: Carolyn R. Krouse
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2003-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Food & Drink
Related Topics: Food, Food and Drink, Cooking, Travelogue, Guidebook
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 14 readers)

Description

A Guide for Food Buying in Japan takes the mystery out of shopping for Japanese food as well as household necessities while staying in Japan. Part 1: Before You Shop outlines what the shopper will encounter when shopping in Japan including the different kinds of local markets, and the methods of pricing and labeling products, and Japanese Kanji and Kana with Romanization and pronunciation of the Japanese ingredients and common necessities found in Japan. Part 2: Food and Household Needs describes different types of products, when and where they may be found, and how they can be incorporated into daily menus and recipes. A Guide for Food Buying in Japan includes comprehensive lists in Japanese and English of popular ingredients as well as household items. Basics from milk, eggs, salt, pepper, soba, tempura to laundry detergents, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products—all indexed for easy reference. This book helps guide the shopper through each process in shopping for food or personal household products in Japan. The items are listed out clearly along with pictures to help identify the products. The book includes four Counting in Japanese, Weights and Measures (converting standard and metric), Terms used in Cooking (Japanese Character and Romanized – English translations), Recipes and Cooking Tips all designed for the American cook to use while in Japan. This is a must-have book for any travel to Japan.
 

Navigate Japanese markets and menus with confidence.

If you're planning to stay in Japan or just fascinated by its cuisine, this book is a practical companion to have. Not only will it help you understand the ins and outs of local shopping, but it will also assist in incorporating Japanese ingredients into your cooking. Think of it as your personal translator and guidebook for both supermarkets and meal planning, making the delightful world of Japanese gastronomy accessible to you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.