Kansha: Celebrating Japan's Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions [A Cookbook]

A celebration of Japan's vegan and vegetarian traditions with 100 vegan recipes.

Kansha is an expression of gratitude for nature's gifts and the efforts and ingenuity of those who transform nature's bounty into marvelous food. The spirit of kansha, deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy and practice, encourages all cooks to prepare nutritionally sound and aesthetically satisfying meals that avoid waste, conserve energy, and preserve our natural resources.

In these pages, with kansha as credo, Japan culinary authority Elizabeth Andoh offers more than 100 carefully crafted vegan recipes. She has culled classics from shōjin ryōri, or Buddhist temple cuisine (Creamy Sesame Pudding, Glazed Eel Look-Alike); gathered essentials of macrobiotic cooking (Toasted Hand-Pressed Brown Rice with Hijiki, Robust Miso); selected dishes rooted in history (Skillet-Scrambled Tofu with Leafy Greens, Pungent Pickles); and included inventive modern fare (Eggplant Sushi, Tōfu-Tōfu Burgers).

Decades of living immersed in Japanese culture and years of culinary training have given Andoh a unique platform from which to teach. She explains basic cutting techniques, cooking methods, and equipment that will help you enhance flavor, eliminate waste, and speed meal preparation. Then she demystifies ingredients that are staples in Japanese pantries that will boost your kitchen repertoire--vegan or omnivore--to new heights.

Author: Elizabeth Andoh
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 10/19/2010
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.08lbs
Size: 9.68h x 9.82w x 1.05d
ISBN: 9781580089555


Award: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (USA Only) - Winner
Award: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (USA Only) - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/15/2010 pg. 95

About the Author
ELIZABETH ANDOH is the American authority on Japanese cuisine. She has made Japan her home since 1967 and divides her time between Tokyo and Osaka, directing a culinary program called A Taste of Culture. Her book Washoku won the 2006 IACP Jane Grigson award for distinguished scholarship in food writing and was nominated for a James Beard Award.