# Japaneasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home

Japaneasy is Tim Anderson’s introduction to classic and modern Japanese home cooking, with recipes spanning sushi, ramen, tempura, hotpots, rice dishes and desserts. The listing says recipes are rated by difficulty and highlights a short list of staple ingredients, though some specialist ingredients may still be needed for particular dishes.

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- Language: en-GB
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- Rating: 4.7 / 5
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## At a glance

- Coverage includes sauces and marinades, sushi, ramen, yakitori, tempura, hotpots, rice and noodle dishes, desserts and drinks.
- The listing says recipes are rated by difficulty and clearly explained.
- The publisher description names soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, dashi, sake, miso and rice as essential staples for the book overall.

## Pros

- Broad coverage makes it useful for exploring multiple Japanese food styles in one cookbook.
- Difficulty ratings and clearly explained recipes are intended to help readers approach unfamiliar dishes.
- The listed core staples and lack of special-equipment requirement may make some recipes more approachable for home cooks.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Hardie Grant Books \(UK\)
- Publication date: 21 Sept. 2017
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1784881147
- ISBN-13: 978-1784881146
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 19.94 x 3.05 x 25.65 cm
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg

## Before you buy

- The description presents seven essential ingredients for the book overall, but this does not establish that every recipe can be made without additional ingredients.

## A good fit for

- Cooks new to Japanese recipes who want difficulty-rated guidance.
- Home cooks looking for a range of sushi, noodles, hotpots, sauces and other Japanese dishes.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights approachable, clearly explained recipes, useful ingredient guidance and an informative writing style. This aligns with the listing’s difficulty ratings and broad recipe coverage, which may help readers start with simpler dishes before trying more involved ones. The aggregate ratings are mostly five- and four-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the recipes as well presented and easy to follow.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the book’s ingredient coverage, informative content and writing style.

## Frequently asked questions

### What kinds of recipes does Japaneasy cover?
The listing includes sauces and condiments, sushi, tempura, rice and noodle dishes, hotpots, desserts, drinks and everyday sides.
### Is this cookbook aimed at beginners?
The publisher presents it as an introduction to Japanese cooking and says recipes are rated by difficulty, with clear instructions.
### Does every recipe use only seven ingredients?
No. The listing describes seven essential staples for the book overall, not a seven-ingredient limit for every recipe.

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