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

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Anime fans will love the movie inspired Japanese recipes featured in The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook from Jessica Ann Yun. I prepared the "Japanese Cream Stew" from The Secret World of Arrietty and the "Smoky & Sweet Yakitori" from Pom Poko. Both were surprisingly delicious and filling and were recipes I would make again. The word Ghibli is Italian for hot winds from the Sahara Desert, referencing the aim to blow new wind through the anime industry. Ghibli was also the name of the Italian World War II airplane. Thus, it represents Miyazaki’s love for planes. 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 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

Now you can create your own mouthwatering dishes with this book full of 50 unofficial, fan-created recipes! Since 1985, Studio Ghibli has enchanted moviegoers with fantastic stories of adventure, magic, friendship, family, and most of all—the most delicious-looking animated food. RECIPES: More than 20 Studio Ghibli-inspired recipes, including the red bean buns from Spirited Away, ramen from Ponyo, and more Clearly, we are going to need to plan a Studio Ghibli movie marathon at home complete with food from this cookbook.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. Create delicious dishes from My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more with this cookbook inspired by the stunning worlds of Studio Ghibli! Spirited Away is the highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema and is the only non-English film to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Bring some magic into your kitchen with this unofficial collection of Japanese recipes inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films.Since 1985, Studio Ghibli has enchanted moviegoers with fantastic stories of adventure, magic, friendship, family, and most of all–the most delicious-looking animated food. Now you can create your own mouthwatering dishes with this book full of 50 unofficial, fan-created recipes! From tantalizing breakfasts and lunches to Japanese favorites like yakitori and onigiri, recipes include: Skillet bacon and eggs Ramen with “haaaam”! Herring and pumpkin pot pie Steamed red bean bao Salmon with beurre blanc sauce And more! Perfect for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and comfort food cooking! Cover illustrations: (C)Cathy Phung The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook: 50+ Delicious Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Japanese Animated Films by Jessica Yun – eBook Details

Many are from Disney, Netflix and Shout Factory, so they feature movies, TV series and characters that your kids already know and love. Bring some magic into your kitchen with this unofficial collection of Japanese recipes inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved films.

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Airplanes are a recurring theme of the films because Hayao Miyazaki’s dad was the director of Miyazaki Airplanes, a manufacturer of fighter planes. 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. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients make this the perfect cookbook for beginner and experienced chefs alike