{"product_id":"the-japanese-pantry","title":"The Japanese Pantry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:423280e5-4876-4bb5-b5e3-c5d39e857a33-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"aefedfda-1846-44c8-9f58-ae76dd77d564\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eBy Emiko Davies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eFood writer and cook Emiko Davies returns with \u003cem data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eThe Japanese Pantry\u003c\/em\u003e, a thoughtful exploration of the everyday ingredients that form the backbone of Japanese home cooking. Building on the spirit of \u003cem data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eGohan\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eHardcover book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eDimensions: 19 × 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e272 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eISBN: 9781923239463\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003ePublish date: November 4, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1365\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1365\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emiko Davies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51645547118823,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/9817\/5819\/files\/9781923239463-a3.jpg?v=1766116146","url":"https:\/\/mushop.com.au\/products\/the-japanese-pantry","provider":"Mu Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}