Raku-raku! ("piece of cake" in Japanese slang) introduces modern Japanese comfort cooking. This isn't a book of pristine sushi or ceremonial kaiseki; it's how Japanese families really eat today, where traditional producers do the heavy lifting and home cooks focus on quick, nourishing combinations. Discover everything from chilled tomato-tofu soup to broiled snapper yuan yaki, next-level kara-age to quick weeknight noodles. What sets Raku-raku! apart is its practical, opinionated approach, from choosing the right miso for different proteins to knowing which shortcuts actually work. Whether you're making runny egg katsudon, roasted veggies with homemade ponzu, or a dense, decadent wagyu burger, these 80+ recipes follow the Japanese philosophy of cooking with intention while keeping things deliciously simple.
Raku-raku!
An Opinionated Guide to Modern Japanese Comfort Cooking
A new cookbook by Tadashi Ono
and Harris Salat
Miso Soup, Noodles, Salads, Veggies, Seafood, Eggs, Chicken, Beef and more...
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