Millie Tsukagoshi Lagares

Umai nos lleva de la mano a la comodidad y la serenidad de Jap n, y all celebra al tiempo que explora una cultura profundamente arraigada en la comida. Con m s de 80 deliciosos platos que evocan la rica tradici n culinaria del pa s, este libro incluye almuerzos f ciles de preparar, platos ideales para comer en familia y cl sicos concebidos para compartir, as como postres sencillos y golosos. Entre las recetas, se intercalan pasajes que te transportar n a tentadores restaurantes de Jap n. Avent rate en un izakaya tradicional, donde degustar s platos cl sicos que podr s recrear en casa; reconforta a tu alma en un sencillo y diminuto teishokuya o bucea entre las delicias imprescindibles de una panader a japonesa local: encontrar s much sima informaci n que te guiar y te ayudar a saber qu esperar de tu viaje. Umai nos abre las puertas de la peque a cocina de Millie en Tokio y nos muestra lo sencilla y conmovedora que puede llegar a ser la cocina japonesa. Es un libro honesto y reconfortante. YOTAM OTTOLENGHI Una brillante exploraci n de la cocina japonesa con una prosa hermosa y recetas deliciosas que nutren el alma. IXTA BELFRAGE Umai takes us by the hand to the comfort and serenity of Japan, celebrating and exploring a culture deeply rooted in food. With over 80 delicious dishes that evoke the country's rich culinary tradition, this book includes easy-to-prepare lunches, ideal family meals, and classic dishes meant for sharing, as well as simple and tempting desserts. Interspersed among the recipes are passages that will transport you to enticing restaurants in Japan. Venture into a traditional izakaya, where you'll sample classic dishes you can recreate at home; find solace in a simple, tiny teishokuya; or delve into the must-try delights of a local Japanese bakery--you'll find plenty of information to guide you and help you know what to expect on your journey. "Umai opens the doors to Millie's small kitchen in Tokyo and shows us how simple and heartwarming Japanese cooking can be. It's an honest and comforting book." YOTAM OTTOLENGHI "A brilliant exploration of Japanese cuisine with beautiful prose and delicious, soul-nourishing recipes." IXTA BELFRAGE

‘Umai opens the doors to Millie’s tiny kitchen in Tokyo, showing us just how soulful and simple Japanese cooking can be. This book is heartfelt and healing.’ – Yotam Ottolenghi ‘A vibrant exploration of Japanese cuisine with beautiful writing and exciting recipes to nourish the soul.’ – Ixta Belfrage ‘This is a beautiful book. Millie takes your hand and guides you into her kitchen – the Japanese kitchen – in a very honest, approachable and wonderfully delicious way.’ – Noor MuradUmai is an introduction to the comfort and serenity of Japan; it is an exploration and celebration of a culture deeply rooted in food. With over 80 delicious dishes that evoke the country’s rich heritage, Umai covers easy lunches, family favourites and classics designed for sharing, as well as simple and sweet desserts. Woven between the recipes are passages that will transport you to the enticing eateries of Japan. Venture to a traditional izakaya for classic small plates and recreate this at home, warm your soul at a no-frills hole-in-the-wall teishokuya or delve into unmissable delicacies at a local Japanese bakery – there’s plenty to guide you through what to expect on your journey. Take this as your invitation to enter the Japanese home kitchen and gain a local’s perspective on a cuisine that is known and loved around the world.