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Kansha

Celebrating Japan's Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions
ksoles
Sep 14, 2011ksoles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Kansha roughly translates as "appreciation," a cooking philosophy that encourages mindfulness, emphasizes nutrition and wastes nothing. This book contains a myriad of Japanese vegan recipes complete with gorgeous photos and an in-depth explanatory section on ingredients and kitchen tools. Andoh's previous compendium, "Washoku," includes egg and meat-based dishes but "Kansha" enters the world of mock-mackerel sushi, goya (bitter melon) stirfry and steamed soy milk custard. Obtaining more obscure ingredients like burdock root and umeboshi (pickled plums) may prove difficult but, even if you never cook anything from the book, "Kansha" still provides a wealth of information for anyone with an interest in Japanese food and culture.