Makiko Sano – författare

"MAKIKO'S FOOD IS SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. DELICIOUS. FLAVOUR FILLED. INVENTIVE"STANLEY TUCCI "I KEPT READING AND THINKING, 'I WANT TO COOK THIS, AND THIS, AND THIS!' THIS IS A BOOK THAT BRINGS JOY BACK TO SOMETHING FAMILIAR."IRINI TZORTZOGLOU In Rice, award-winning food writer Makiko Sano brings together 80 delicious recipes, exploring the preparation, cooking and storing of this magnificent hero ingredient.From fragrant dashi rice and aromatic pad thai to tasty tempura and comforting katsu don, Makiko Sano offers authentic recipes and modern twists alongside stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions so you can make the perfect dish every time. Featuring chapters on Kake Gohan, Donburi, Rice Noodles, Onigiri, Rice Cooker Dishes, Rice Flour, Savoury Rice and Rice Paper, this is an essential cookbook for rice lovers the world over."This cookbook is absolutely fantastic!.. Every dish I've tried has been delicious! The step-by-step instructions are so clear that even complete beginners like myself can follow them easily... It's become my go-to cookbook!" *****"Such a great book... Beautiful cooking book with great explanations at the beginning."This is such a great cookbook!.. I love that this book doesn't just have recipes using traditional rice but also has rice noodles, rice paper and rice flour too and I can't wait to try them out! This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys Asian food or just rice in general!""I'm so pleased with this book! So many delicious recipes, very easy to follow and I've already tried and tested a couple and they were perfect...Really recommend - beautifully illustrated too.""I found the recipes to be flexible and accessible, and the end results were delicious. This is one of the few cookbooks where every recipe I tried turned out great.""This is a beautiful cookbook celebrating rice in all its forms, from sushi and mochi to rice noodles and sake. The photography is stunning, and the recipes are varied and inspiring.""This is a high-quality book that's perfect for anyone looking to expand their rice-making ventures."" The photos are gorgeous, and the layout makes it easy to follow along even if you're not an experienced cook."

Fast, fresh and flexible - stir frying is a time-honoured technique guaranteed to make delicious meals in a matter of minutes. Written by chef and expert author Makiko Sano, Stir-Fry shows you how to master the art of high-heat cooking, with one pan on one flame, and make mouth-watering meals for every occasion. Celebrate sizzling ingredients, mingling flavours and fresh vegetables with this compendium of 80 delicious, easy to make recipes inspired by Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean cuisines. Whether you're a wok pro or stir fry novice, now it couldn't be easier to get fired up with lightening-fast dinners that deliver on taste and flavour every time.Featuring:Kung pao chicken Cashew chickenMongolian beefSweet and sour porkBuddha's delightChinese water spinachYaki udon YakisobaPad kee maoJapchaeSingapore noodlesChahanNasi gorengEgg fried riceYangzhou fried rice

From Japanese chef and author of Ramen, Makiko Sano, a cute gift book of buzzy matcha recipes.Mix & Matcha is stacked with 60 delicious recipes that celebrate matcha - the celebrity-favourite, viral ingredient that's rich in nutrients and antioxidants and gives a caffeine kick the whole day long. From iced latte to ice cream and fried rice to French toast, now it couldn't be easier to max out your matcha with delicious recipes for Breakfasts, Mains, Frozen Desserts, Puddings & Custards, Spreads, Condiments & Snacks, Cakes, Bakes & Treats and Hot & Cold Drinks.Mouth-watering recipes:PancakesPorridgeOvernight OatsEnergy BallsMatcha-crusted CodStuffed MushroomsPanna CottaTiramasuMatcha & Garlic Dipping SauceChocolate TrufflesTumeric LatteMatcha Protein Shake

This bright, bold city guide contains everything you need to know to fully embrace all Tokyo has to offer and explore its urban hubs. From what to do and where to stay to hidden gems and essential eating spots, Tokyo-born Makiko Sano clues you in on the city’s must-see sights and experiences. She brings you the real, authentic Tokyo, beyond the tourist traps and basic sightseeing lists.The book opens with a Visiting Tokyo chapter where you will find out how to greet locals, deal with currency, dress for the weather, get around the city and use public transport – invaluable local knowledge that you’ll not find in other travel guides. The book then discusses 14 urban hubs, specializing on: Shinjuku, the Electrifying Entertainment District; Shibuya, the Trendsetting Youth Hub; Ginza, the Gleaming Luxury District; Asakusa, the Living Time Capsule; Harajuku, Kawaii Capital and Fashion Playground; Ikebukuro, the Vibrant Entertainment District. Each hub covers Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Places to Visit, Cultural Spots, Hidden Gems and Local Tips.And because Tokyo isn't just about seeing but doing, there's an Experience Tokyo section, on where to go for hands-on workshops, craftmaking and cooking classes, tea ceremeonies and karaoke.

"Absolutely brilliant . . . get this book."-Stanley Tucci Lean into the food phenomenon and culture craze that's captured the world: Ramen, the healthy fast-food that is quick to cook and delicious to eat. With slurpable noodles, umami broths and colorful customizable toppings, this unique comfort food can be endlessly adapted according to your individual tastes and creativity. Learn the basics of broths and noodles, plus a range of add-ons to adapt as you like. Take a journey from Japanese street stall favorites and Korean versions with kimchi and spicy gochutgaru to home-cooked quick meals and TikTok-style instant recipes.Whatever style you prefer - a light shoyu mushroom ramen, a meaty chashu pork ramen or the slow-cooking legendary tonkotsu ramen - here are recipes that make for enjoyable eating all times of the day or night. Elevate your ramen with this versatile and beginner-friendly cookbook, perfect for all tastes and skill levels.