Otsumami: Japanese Small Bites & Appetizers: Over 70 Recipes to Enjoy with Drinks

＂Otsumami is the Japanese term given to snacks and simple dishes designed to be eaten alongside a drink. ’Tsumamu’ means to grab something with your fingers or chopsticks, so any foods that can be eaten easily in this way came to be known as ’otsumami.’ They are common at izakaya bars, pubs, and at house parties in Japan ... Popular ingredients such as dashi, ponzu, miso, soy, teriyaki, and more, all make an appearance in a myriad of ... morsels including dips, pickles and salads, gyoza and tempura, sushi and sashimi, plus beautifully presented meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan plates. Also included is a basic guide to Japanese beverages, and ... cocktail recipes＂--

Atsuko Ikeda�is a Japanese chef, writer and food photographer. She was born in Kyushu, a southern island of Japan also known as ’Food Island’ and famous for its fresh seafood. After traveling the world, she was inspired to teach people to cook authentic Japanese dishes miles away from home and has been teaching in the UK since 2008.�She is founder and owner of Atsuko’s Kitchen, offering corporate and private catering and sell-out classes in Japanese cookery based in London’s trendy�Shoreditch. Atsuko also teaches at the esteemed Divertimenti cookery school. This is her third book for Ryland Peters & Small.