Make It Japanese
Simple Recipes for Everyone: A Cookbook
What's it about
Ever dreamed of mastering Japanese cooking but felt intimidated by complex techniques and hard-to-find ingredients? Discover how to create authentic, delicious Japanese meals right in your own kitchen, using simple methods and familiar pantry staples. It’s easier than you think to get started tonight. You'll learn the secrets to unlocking umami, the savory fifth taste, with foundational sauces and dashi broth you can make in minutes. From crispy karaage and comforting ramen to perfectly seasoned rice, this guide demystifies the core principles of Japanese cuisine for everyday home cooks like you.
Meet the author
Rie McClenny is a beloved former BuzzFeed Tasty video producer whose viral Japanese cooking videos have been viewed hundreds of millions of times globally. Raised near her family’s century-old miso factory in Japan, she developed a passion for making traditional flavors accessible. Teaming up with novelist and former pastry cook Sanaë Lemoine, they created Make It Japanese to share the simple, comforting recipes of their childhoods, proving that anyone can master the art of Japanese home cooking.

What's it about
Ever dreamed of mastering Japanese cooking but felt intimidated by complex techniques and hard-to-find ingredients? Discover how to create authentic, delicious Japanese meals right in your own kitchen, using simple methods and familiar pantry staples. It’s easier than you think to get started tonight. You'll learn the secrets to unlocking umami, the savory fifth taste, with foundational sauces and dashi broth you can make in minutes. From crispy karaage and comforting ramen to perfectly seasoned rice, this guide demystifies the core principles of Japanese cuisine for everyday home cooks like you.
Meet the author
Rie McClenny is a beloved former BuzzFeed Tasty video producer whose viral Japanese cooking videos have been viewed hundreds of millions of times globally. Raised near her family’s century-old miso factory in Japan, she developed a passion for making traditional flavors accessible. Teaming up with novelist and former pastry cook Sanaë Lemoine, they created Make It Japanese to share the simple, comforting recipes of their childhoods, proving that anyone can master the art of Japanese home cooking.
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