Effortless Japanese Cooking : Super Delicious Homestyle Recipes - Akino Ogata

Effortless Japanese Cooking : Super Delicious Homestyle Recipes - Akino Ogata

Akino Ogata

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Published 13 November 2026

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  • Pages · 160 pages, 106 recipes plus variations, 270 photos (135 step-by-step)
  • Publication Date · 13/11/2026
  • Genre · Quick & easy cooking
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"This cookbook invites us to taste not only the food, but the love, memory and legacy that live within every dish." -Lani Yamasaki, Founder of Live Lokahi, HawaiiCooking delicious Japanese food is easy with Akino Ogata, creator of the popular English-language "Kitchen Princess Bamboo" YouTube channel-where her signature tips and cooking lessons have earned her over 400,000 subscribers. In recipes packed with tips, tricks and foolproof step-by-step instructions, Akino shows you how to prepare over 100 of her favorite homestyle dishes, whatever your experience level. This book has everything you need to succeed even if you've never cooked Japanese before, including:Secrets for taking classic like tempura and sushi to next-level tastinessHacks for recreating restaurant favorites like Curry Udon and Japanese Hamburger SteaksKey seasoning ratios that let you cook Japanese food with confidenceIngredients that are affordable and easy to findHomemade sauces like Teriyaki and Ponzu that taste so much better than store-boughtBonus recipes available via QR codesAnd much more!Tucked in between her original recipes, Akino shares inspiring stories of her journey to becoming an accomplished cook and memories from a lifetime of enthusastic eating. Her friendly, positive approach to food, and life, are irresistible!

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