Hana Sushi: Colorful & Fun Sushi for Parties - Tapa blanda

"Sushi is by definition colorful: its combination of white rice and pink or yellow raw fish, usually accented with a vegetable or two, makes for a dazzling display. This book takes sushi to the next level, with its instructions for making fanciful rolls and other creations that look like smiley faces, animals, letters of the alphabet, flowers, Christmas trees, trains, geometric shapes and more. There's no denying that such pretty food will make any party a hit--what guest wouldn't delight at seeing (and eating) the Porcupine, which is made of purple yukari rice with carrot thorns and kamaboko (fishcake) eyes; or the Miniature Doll Couple on the Shell Thrones, which places dolls made out of colored rice, sakura dembu (cod flakes), tamagoyaki (omelet), cucumber peel and carrot inside empty clam shells set on mounds of salt? Unfortunately, the intensely intricate projects and lack of in-depth instructions position this amusing book as more of a coffeetable cookbook than a practical guide. Still, there's no denying Boutique-Sha's impressive creativity." --Publishers Weekly

Hana Sushi: Flower Sushi Rolls is filled with rolled numerous designs for making entertaining and delicious party food. By adding some simple ingredients to rice or vibrant vegetables, all you have to do is roll and cut and fanciful designs appear: animals, faces, cars, fruit, dogs, cats, pandas, and as well as dozens of other cute designs. The book is arranged by the season-have a tulip in the spring, bright sun in the summer, a snowman in the winter-and by occasions like housewarmings, New Years, or a child's birthday party. It includes step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs that are easy to follow. With all these fun ideas, Hana Sushi is the perfect book for adventurous cooks who want to bring a personal and unexpected touch to their entertaining.