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

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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 Anime fans will love the movie inspired Japanese recipes featured in The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook from Jessica Ann Yun. 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.

Airplanes are a recurring theme of the films because Hayao Miyazaki’s dad was the director of Miyazaki Airplanes, a manufacturer of fighter planes. 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 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).Create delicious dishes from My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more with this cookbook inspired by the stunning worlds of Studio Ghibli! This book did not offer the art or lore and merely provided a slight nod to various stories of Studio Ghibli ahead of each recipe. 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. Many are from Disney, Netflix and Shout Factory, so they feature movies, TV series and characters that your kids already know and love.

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. 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. The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook is my debut cookbook, with recipes that transform iconic foods from popular Studio Ghibli films into reality. As a qualified epidemiologist, I’ve turned to cooking as my stress-reliever and breakaway from the public health realm. This opportunity to share great food inspired by the iconic stories produced by Studio Ghibli combines two of my greatest loves: art and cooking. It has also taught me to appreciate a range of foods of other cultures, including Japanese, Italian, and Swedish dishes. I hope this cookbook will inspire you to go out into the kitchen and enjoy that bit of magic in cooking. The Magic of Studio GhibliFeaturing 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!

RECIPES: More than 20 Studio Ghibli-inspired recipes, including the red bean buns from Spirited Away, ramen from Ponyo, and moreTo 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. 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 Utensils