The Sushi Book

by Celeste Heiter

In this beautifully illustrated book, you will find everything you need to know about sushi, from how to choose and order it, to how to eat it. You will even learn how to make it at home. And if your efforts in the kitchen inspire you, how to become a sushi chef. Along with the history, evolution, and art of sushi, sections include nutritional value, health benefits, and safety concerns. The pronunciation guide, together with a thirty-nine-page sushi glossary and a reverse dictionary, are especially helpful in identifying and ordering sushi.   Taken in leading sushi restaurants, full color photographs enhance your journey into the world of sushi. You will also discover the answer to such fascinating questions as whether or not sushi originated in Japan, the ideal temperature for serving sake, and how sushi knives are made. Whether you’re a sushi virgin or a sushi veteran, by the time you finish reading The Sushi Book , you will be a sushi connoisseur!  

269 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2007

Reviews

[Lauder · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like the garlic book I just read, this book on sushi was dull, repetitive, and didn't give me what I really wanted to know about sushi. I also didn't need ALL the Japanese words to be in italics.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Sushi Book is a guide to the world of sushi that examines materials, ingredients, service, and the basic fundamentals. It has numerous color photographs. Some basic sushi recipes are included.