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Japanese Comfort Cooking, by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat.

More than 100 everyday Japanese recipes, from miso soups to noodles and meat, fish or vegetable dishes.

Advice on ingredients, seasonings and meal planning.

256 pages; hardcover; English edition.