Sushi Secrets - Tapa dura

Sushi Secrets tells the long and fabulous story of sushi. It is also a completely new look at the Japan of yesterday and today, and the cultures and traditions behind the history of sushi. This wonderfully illustrated book initiates the reader to the art of this remarkable dish: the art of eating sushi in different Japanese towns, the art of choosing and preparing the ingredients (rice, fish, vinegar, ginger, soy), the astonishing atmosphere of the fish market, the uniqueness of sushi bars, the know-how of the sushiya. Over forty recipes clearly explained with wonderful photos specially taken for this book.

Kazuko and Chihiro Masui are a mother and daughter team, both Japanese, living in Paris. They are well known for their knowledge of cooking; they have been traveling in their native country with a photographer for many years in order to capture all aspects of their experiences.