This beautifully illustrated guide will enable readers to master and appreciate the art of sushi. The quintessential book for any sushi lover, Sushi: Taste and Technique shows you all you need to know about this exceptionally delicious and healthy cuisine, how to locate the freshest ingredients, how to use the right equipment, and how to master the etiquette of eating sushi correctly. From makizushi to hand rolls to vegetarian versions, this book teaches you how to create any kind of sushi.

Written by Kimiko Barber and Hiroki Takemura...beautiful photography throughout...256 pages..Book boards are beautifully done just like dust jacket.

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I have a good collection of sushi books, and this by far outranks them all. I first began to appreciate sushi in the mid 80's, began making it for myself in the 90's and these days I fine tune my interest. I highly recommend this book. If you are unsure, teeter-tottering, or considering getting this as a gift for someone else - doubt no more. This baby rocks. ;)

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Gorgeous Photography and Helpful Steps in PicturesMay 17, 2004
By Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review"
If you only buy one book about Sushi, this would be my recommendation. Not only do you learn all the basic techniques, there are detailed instructions and full-color pictures to show you every major step in the entire process.

This book also has a section on the history of sushi, information on the utensils, ingredients and fish used to make sushi. You will learn to make scattered, stuffed, pressed, rolled and hand-formed sushi.

A special section also describes etiquette, problems and solutions and information on the sushi bar experience. A directory of sushi bars and a great index complete the package.

Look for bonito fish flakes and kombu to order with this book. Amazon sells both and you need those basic ingredients to make the stock and rice. If you can't find them at your local market this book also has a list of Japanese retailers and fish suppliers. Also look for Dried Seaweed in sheets and a bamboo rolling mat.

~The Rebecca Review

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Superb -- true to DK form!Sep 18, 2002
By jumpy1
Wow -- this book is not just for sushi, but for seafood technique, period. Full of color photos, with, for instance, several different species of fish shown with dotted lines as a cutting guide ... a glossary of japanese terms, how to prepare the usual condiments (also shown in color photographs). I just want to keep this around as a reference! Or, maybe that's just an excuse?

13 of 13 found the following review helpful:

Great book of how too, with awsome picturesJan 04, 2004
By fiannor
I only have 2 or 3 books on sushi, and so far this one is the best. Great pictures, easy uncomplicated directions that work, and a really broad range of sushi types and the many ways to prepare it. The fish and shellfish pictures are realy good, with directional lines overlayed to show you where to cut. The book is set up well and easy to navigate. And has the best and quickest sushi rice recipe i've found in books and on the net. I nailed the rice on my first try.
There's allot more in the book than just Sushi. There are so many recipe's for other dishes served at Sushi resturants, you'd have to be in Japan to see them all.

Awsome book.

David.

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Very Informative for the novice...Jan 24, 2005
By Trish "A Sun Salutin', Crochet Hookin' Chick!"
I found this book in the public library and decided to buy a copy for myself...this book is very informative for those starting out in sushi making. Lots of pics and step-by-step instruction. I have read other books that include sushi, but this one focuses on preparation, technique and finding ingredients.

I really appreciate the encouragement from the author that making sushi can be by anyone!

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