A recent trip to Japan solidified my love for (traditional) Japanese Cuisine. What fascinates me about the cuisine is its paradoxical nature–it’s simple yet complex. The dishes are presented in a simple, almost zen-like manner and although a dish may appear very straightforward, the flavors are often deep and sophisticated. The focus on presentation and pleasing the senses along with the precision and various rules or traditions that govern the cuisine really appeal to me as well.
Given that I enjoy “culinary pursuits”, I’ve decided to try and learn more about Japanese Cuisine, attempt various recipes and incorporate more of it into our diet at home. So far, I’ve identified a few blogs (here, here, here, and here) that provide good tips, explanations and culinary inspiration and recently purchased this cookbook based on Harris Salat’s recommendation (I highly recommend his blog, The Japanese Food Report).
(I will be filing posts related to my food encounters and experiments and Japanese Cuisine under the “Culinary Pursuits” category.)
Nabemono was great
Continue your pursuit!
Glad you enjoyed! We’re awaiting your return!