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Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant,Used
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In the same way that Kaiseki itself is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, chef Murata's Kaiseki is at once a cookbook and a work of art. This sumptuously illustrated volume featuresin seasonal formatthe 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 Kyoto's famed Kikunoi restaurant, introduces the establishment'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 yearsand 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is Kaiseki cuisine? A: Kaiseki cuisine is a traditional multi-course Japanese dining experience that emphasizes seasonal ingredients, artful presentation, and balance of flavors, originally developed as an accompaniment to tea ceremonies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant'? A: The author is Yoshihiro Murata, a third-generation owner and chef of Kikunoi, a prestigious restaurant in Kyoto.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant' published? A: The book was published on September 8, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Japanese cooking? A: Yes, the book features clear explanations of kaiseki components and recipes, making it accessible for beginners interested in Japanese cuisine.
- Q: Does the book include photographs of the dishes? A: Yes, the book is sumptuously illustrated with photographs of approximately twenty dishes from each season.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Are there recipes included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes exact recipes from the Kikunoi kitchen along with a glossary of kaiseki terms.
- Q: What makes this book a work of art? A: The book combines exquisite photography with the philosophy and techniques of kaiseki cuisine, making it both a cookbook and an artistic representation of Japanese culinary tradition.