Onigiri

Ai Watanabe, Samuel Trifot, Akiko Ida (By (photographer))

$19.99

Publication Date: May 10th, 2022

Publisher:

VIZ Media LLC

ISBN:

9781974727278

Pages:

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Staff Reviews

More than a cookbook, Onigiri introduces readers to a Japanese staple, the versatile rice ball. Nutritious, delicious, ubiquitous as peanut butter and jelly, rice balls have been a popular snack and even considered “Soul Food” in Japan and other Asian cultures for centuries. Onigiri gives curious chefs a quick tutorial about what makes a “rice ball” an onigiri and then goes on to explain the seemingly infinite possibilities for an onigiri. Along the way we are given fun facts about Japan and the history rice has played in building Japanese culture and society. The photography and artwork are both simple and beautiful and will make the reader hungry to start shaping their own edible creations.

— Alex

Description

Japanese rice balls made easy!

When a snack stands the test of time, you know it’s good! Onigiri—balls of rice that can be served plain or stuffed with tuna, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and more—are one of the most delectable and convenient foods in Japanese cuisine.

Ai Watanabe and Samuel Trifot, founders of the popular restaurant Gili-Gili, present thirty-six delicious recipes showcasing the irresistible and versatile onigiri—the perfect food for life on the go!

About the Author

Driven by their passion for onigiri, the thousand-year-old Japanese snack, Ai Watanabe and Samuel Trifot opened their Gili-Gili restaurant in 2018 in the heart of Paris. Gili-Gili offers classic Japanese onigiri in a variety of original recipes that vary with the seasons.