Books Details
Author : Ivan Orkin Pages : 256 pages Publisher : Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt Language : eng ISBN-10 : 1328954358 ISBN-13 : 9781328954350
Books Descriptions
The New York Times "Best Cookbooks of Fall 2019"Bon Appetit's "Fall Cookbooks
We've Been Waiting All Summer For"Epicurious' "Fall 2019 Cookbooks We Can't Wait
to Cook From"Amazon's Picks for "Best Fall Cookbooks 2019" Ivan Orkin is a self-
described gaijin (guy-jin), a Japanese term that means ?outsider.? He has been
hopelessly in love with the food of Japan since he was a teenager on Long Island.
Even after living in Tokyo for decades and running two ramen shops that earned him
international renown, he remained a gaijin. ? Fortunately, being a lifelong outsider
has made Orkin a more curious, open, and studious chef. In The Gaijin Cookbook, he
condenses his experiences into approachable recipes for every occasion, including
weeknights with picky kids, boozy weekends, and celebrations. Everyday dishes like
Pork and Miso-Ginger Stew, Stir-Fried Udon, and Japanese Spaghetti with Tomato
Sauce are what keep the Orkin family connected to Japan. For more festive dinners,
he suggests a Temaki
