This stylish book includes information on the history and health benefits of sushi, as well as tips on how to make perfect sushi rice, select the freshest fish, and decorate the sushi plate with beautiful vegetable garnishes. the Japanese often say that the best food is "eaten with the eyes" as well as the mouth. Traditional Japanese food is typically fresh, healthy, low-fat, and is almost always a visual feast. Sushi, like other culinary endeavors, is an art form in Japan. Now, with this practical guide you can make your own sushi at home, using Sushi’s step-by-step instructions and photographs to show you how to make a variety of dishes. The recipes are easy to follow and are suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks. Filled with elegant photographs, this beautifully designed volume is a must-have for your cookbook collection.
The best thing about this short, simple treatment of sushi making is the abundance of step-by-step photographs which lead even the Westerner's hands through the steps of the process. The text also offers more difficult preparations for those already familiar with the artform. The author was born and grew up in Nagasaki, moved to Tokyo to learn the craft of sushi, and returned to Kyushu to practice his art. He opened a sushi restaurant in Australia in 1997 and is a principal in several Japanese restaurants. His food is a mix of classic traditional forms and innovative modern forms of sushi; this is reflected in the text.
Includes basics with nice photos - How to cut and prepare fish along with some easy sushi recipes. Simple, but there are better sushi books out there. Sushi with Style is a quick guide that is packed with more info and also has a nice layout.