By Emiko Davies
Food writer and cook Emiko Davies returns with The Japanese Pantry, a thoughtful exploration of the everyday ingredients that form the backbone of Japanese home cooking. Building on the spirit of Gohan, this book shifts focus from finished dishes to the pantry itself—showing how a small collection of essential items can unlock an enormous range of comforting, flavourful meals. Through clear explanations and approachable recipes, Emiko demystifies Japanese cooking and makes it achievable in any home kitchen.
Each chapter centres on a key pantry staple—such as soy sauce, miso, rice vinegar, seaweed, sake, sesame, and tea—pairing cultural context and production insights with recipes that highlight their versatility. The result is a calm, confident guide that encourages intuitive cooking rather than strict rules, grounded in tradition but designed for modern home cooks.
Product Features:
-
Hardcover book
-
Dimensions: 19 × 25.5 cm
-
272 pages
-
ISBN: 9781923239463
-
Publisher: Hardie Grant
-
Publish date: November 4, 2025
Fun Fact:
Many traditional Japanese households rely on surprisingly few pantry ingredients—often fewer than ten core items—yet these can be combined in countless ways, reflecting the Japanese philosophy of simplicity and balance in everyday cooking.
