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Es evidente el interés que, sobre todo en los últimos tiempos, despierta la cocina japonesa en el mundo occidental, a juzgar por la proliferación de restaurantes japoneses y el lleno absoluto de sus comedores a diario. Sin embargo, dicho interes no siempre va acompañado del debido conocimiento de esa cultura culinaria. Los ingredientes japoneses y la forma de cocinarlos resultan a menudo desconocidos para los occidentales. Y que duda cabe de que se puede disfrutar mucho mas de la cocina japonesa si se sabe algo sobre ella. He aqui, pues, el objeto de este libro. El profesor Hosking , britanico afincado en Japon desde hace muchos años, se ha dedicado al estudio de la comida japonesa. En este diccionario, basado en su experiencia, ofrece explicaciones concisas para aquellos que van a entrar en contacto por primera vez con la cocina japonesa, o aquellos que, tras haberla probado, quieren saber mas. Asi, no se queda en la estricta definicion de los terminos y aporta informacion sobre la preparacion de los alimentos, su origen, tecnicas culinarias, costumbres, diferencias regionales... Mas que un mero diccionario, es pues un practico y completo manual para adentrarse en una cultura gastronomica tan apasionante como, todavia, desconocida.

Very unfairly, the cuisine of Portugal remains largely unknown outside Portuguese-speaking communities. Perhaps it is presumed to be too much a poor relation of Spanish food to be worth exploring. If so, it is a pity, for, as Edite Vieira demonstrates in her classic the Taste of Portugal--now reissued by Grub Street--it retains a distinctive, vibrant identity. Among the very interesting characteristics of Portuguese food are the presence, uniquely in Europe, of fresh herb coriander as a flavoring, a most imaginative use of clams and what almost amounts to a mania for salt cod. the Taste of Portugal gives a wonderfully rounded picture of this robust and fascinating cuisine, with its bread-heavy soups, its salt cod and fish dishes, its high-flavored stews (in one well-known dish, combining pork and clams), its game and its extravagantly sweet desserts, rich with eggs. the first recipe is for what has become virtually a national dish: Caldo Verde, a simple but delicious potato soup enlivened with finely sliced greens. It was this soup which apparently prompted a British journalist to remark on the poverty of the Portuguese that forced them to make soup from grass. Edite Vieira provides a lively commentary that puts the food into its cultural and historical context--a number of the dishes are of great antiquity--and is an absolute delight to read. --Robin Davidson

This title presents over 100 regional recipes - from the Basque Country to the Balearic Islands - offering dishes to suit all tastes from appetizing tapas to substantial stews. In addition it includes an introduction explaining the history of Spain's regional cuisine.

Cocina alrededor del mundo

The extreme diversity of Indian food cultureincluding the dizzying array of ingredients and dishesis made manageable in this groundbreaking reference. India has no national dish or cuisine; however, certain ingredients, dishes, and cooking styles are typical of much of the subcontinent's foodways. There are also common ways of thinking about food. The balanced coverage found herein covers many states ignored by previous food writers. Students will find much of cultural interest here to complement country studies and foodies will discover fresh perspectives.From prehistoric times there has been considerable mixing of cultures and cuisines within India. Today, the endless variations in cuisine reflect religious, community, regional, and economic differences and histories. Collen Tylor Sen, a noted author on Indian cuisine, consummately encapsulates the foodways in historical context, including the influence of the British period (the Raj). Among the topics covered are the restrictions of various religions and castes and the northern wheat-based vs. the southern rice-based cuisine, with an extensive review of each regional cuisine with typical meals. She characterizes the only-recent restaurant culture, with mention of Indian fare offered abroad. In addition, the Indian sweet tooth so apparent in the dishes made for many festivals and celebrations is highlighted. The roles of diet and health are also explained, with an emphasis on Ayruveda, which is gaining support in Western countries. A plethora of recipes for different regions and occasions complements the text.Collen Tylor Sen is a regular contributor of articles on food and travel to major newspapers and magazines. She specializes in ethnic and Asian cuisines, particularly India's foodways.