Sashimi

I'm trying to get into cooking japanese, as I find the nutritional benefits are crucial to healthier eating, the taste is hard to beat, and the presentation is simply spectacular. Sashimi is a perfect way to pursue those goals. This is a great book to help you on your way, but a little warning: it's not for beginners. I myself am having a great deal of difficulty in acquiring some of the ingredients and also with a number of the techniques. I found that the book seemed to take a lot of the instructions for granted, as if you were supposed to know exactly what they are talking about in somewhat vague terms. There are, however, more recipes than not which can be made by novices and somewhat seasoned chefs (such as myself, I would like to think).If you have any experience with japanese cookery, this book should be right up your alley. If you are a professional, well you could probably write your own additional chapters. If you are simply starting out, add this one to your wish list, familiarize yourself with the methods and ingredients, then come back and pick this one up. It really is a wonderful book, but not for beginners. Happy eating!