The Cook-Zen Wagashi Cookbook: Traditional Japanese Sweets Made Simply in the Microwave

by Machiko Chiba

Overview

From Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes to Mochi Dusted with Green Soy-bean Flour, home cooks will be transported by the recipes in Machiko Chiba’s latest cookbook devoted to Japanese sweets known as wagashi. Traditionally served as part of the tea ceremony, wagashi are finding a place in contemporary cuisines as light, beautifully crafted, elegant desserts. Intrigued by this art form that dates back centuries, chef Machiko researched traditional recipes, studying the techniques of Japan’s wagashi masters to translate their methods for modern audiences. Now, with her easy-to-follow instructions and the patented Cook-Zen microwave pot, anyone can make wagashi in minutes.

Made with various rice flours, wagashi are gluten free, and low in sugar. Inspired by nature’s beauty and the unique qualities of each season, wagashi reflect the natural world in color and form. In addition to the Cook-Zen, Machiko has custom designed chrysanthemum-, maple leaf-, and cherry blossom-shaped molds, among other more contemporary designs, that will charm your guests. Following the success of her previous books, The Cook-Zen Cookbook and The Cook-Zen Way to Eat, The Cook-Zen Wagashi Cookbook is a welcome invitation to explore the sweet side of Japan’s rich culinary history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781891105623
Publisher:	Lake Isle Press
Publication date:	01/07/2018
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Machiko Chiba is a best-selling cookbook author and television personality in Japan. Her invention, the patented Cook-Zen microwave pot, was the top-selling item on QVC Japan for seven years. She has brought her innovative microwave cooking techniques to aspiring chefs around the world in venues such as Williams-Sonoma, the International Culinary Center, and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, London, and Chicago. She resides in Tokyo and in New York.

Table of Contents

Contents Making Traditional Japanese Sweets with the Cook-Zen6 Good Reasons to Use the Cook-ZenCook-Zen PartsCalibrating Your Microwave5 Important TipsThe Wagashi Pantry: Essential IngredientsWagashi ToolsWagashi Color PaletteWagashi Calendar Sweet Bean Paste Wagashi (Nerikiri)Wagashi Made from Rice Flour and Other Plant-Based StarchesCold Refreshing WagashiSeasonal Fruit and Vegetable WagashiBeyond WagashiSource List for Ingredients and ToolsIndex