The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook: 50+ Delicious Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Japanese Animated Films

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This book is not associated with or authorized or approved by Hayao Miyazaki, his publishers, or Studio Ghibli. The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook, by Jessica Yun, Ulysses Press Bring some magic into your kitchen with this unofficial collection of Japanese recipes inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films.

Despite Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind being archived with other famous Studio Ghibli films, it was produced a year before the Japanese studio was established. Special Ingredients and Equipment Although most of the recipes in this book can be successfully made using utensils available in a well-equipped Western kitchen, there are a few ingredients and utensils worth investing in. The following can be found at your local Asian grocery market or online. Essential UtensilsMany are from Disney, Netflix and Shout Factory, so they feature movies, TV series and characters that your kids already know and love. SKEWERS: Japanese kitchens contain an assortment of metal skewers that are used for grilling vegetables or meats. Even though you can use bamboo skewers, metal ones are a good investment as they retain the heat and keep your food warmer longer.

DAIKON: This giant white radish has a multitude of uses in Japanese cuisine. It is typically served with deep-fried foods to counteract the greasiness and can be simmered with other ingredients to make an amazing one-pot meal. Studio Ghibli, the acclaimed animation film studio, was founded in 1985 in Tokyo by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki. Studio Ghibli is widely known for its exceptional filmmaking and artistry, for which it has won both critical and popular praise. Studio Ghibli has captivated moviegoers with fantastic stories of magic, adventure, friendship, and family.PDF / EPUB File Name: The_Unofficial_Studio_Ghibli_Cookbook_-_Jessica_Yun.pdf, The_Unofficial_Studio_Ghibli_Cookbook_-_Jessica_Yun.epub Most Studio Ghibli films consist of hand-drawn animation, and Miyazaki himself hand-drew the water in Ponyo. However, computer animation was used in some of the films to enhance particular scenes. Earwig and the Witch, directed by Goro Miyazaki, the son of Hayao Miyazaki, was the studio’s first full-length computer-generated imagery (CGI) movie LACQUERED BOWL: Fine tableware is common in a Japanese kitchen, so I highly suggest investing in at least one lacquered bowl with a dome lid for soups (especially since this was featured in Ponyo).

Featuring recipes such as the sumptuous bento from My Neighbor Totoro, the herring and pumpkin pie from Kiki's Delivery Service, the red bean buns from Spirited Away, and more, Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook is a must-have culinary tribute to Studio Ghibli’s greatest masterpieces! To those who find a bit of magic when watching the Studio Ghibli films as well as to all the foodie enthusiasts who follow my food journey.

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FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients make this the perfect cookbook for beginner and experienced chefs alike MINI SAUCE DISHES: Sauces such as soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and more, are often served in tiny dishes. Entrées may be served on a porcelain plate with a special compartment that can accommodate a variety of dish shapes and sizes for the sauce. Alternatively, these mini dishes can be placed next to the porcelain plate. I have personally started a collection of mini sauce dishes, as the designs are endless. Essential Ingredients RECIPES: More than 20 Studio Ghibli-inspired recipes, including the red bean buns from Spirited Away, ramen from Ponyo, and more In 1996, The Walt Disney Company and the Tokuma Shoten Publishing Company, which controls Studio Ghibli, formed a partnership, making Disney the sole international distributor of the world-renowned animated films. One of the successful films produced by Studio Ghibli animation is Princess Mononoke, which was released in Japan in 1997 and in the United States two years later. The 2002 film Spirited Away was named the best animated feature at the Hong Kong Film Awards and received the Golden Bear, the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.