Otsumami: Japanese Small Bites & Appetizers: Over 70 Recipes to Enjoy with Drinks
A concise guide to otsumami dishes, small plates served with drinks, featuring recipes, tips, and drink pairings.
Otsumami refers to small snacks and simple dishes in Japanese cuisine, typically served alongside alcoholic drinks. They are commonly found in izakaya (gastropubs) and informal gatherings at home.
This book presents more than 70 recipes, together with guidance on presentation and menu planning. It features widely used ingredients such as miso, teriyaki and dashi, featured across a range of dishes including pickles, gyoza, katsu, and sushi. A concise introduction to Japanese beverages is also included.
Ikeda Atsuko is a Japanese chef, writer, and food expert from Kyushu, a southern island of Japan. After travelling internationally, she has been teaching Japanese cooking in the UK since 2008.
She is the founder and owner of Atsuko’s Kitchen, where she offers catering and Japanese cookery classes. She also teaches at the Divertimenti Cookery School in London.
