Food Culture in Japan

Aside from its gustatory and aesthetic appeal, there is one more com- pelling reason to cook and eat Japanese food. It is good for you. Not only is it a balanced diet in its combination of rice, vegetables, and emphasis on fish and seafood, with a modicum intake of animal protein and fat, but many of its components have disease-preventing qualities. The recipes in this book range from the simplest home foods to elaborate fare more commonly available in restaurants.

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