Vegan Japan

by Julia Boucachard

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Vegan Japan is a well written and tantalizing collection of plant based recipes with a Japanese flavor profile developed and curated by Julia Boucachard. Released 15th Oct 2024 by The Experiment, it's 160 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats. 

This is a colorful and versatile cookbook which is vegan/vegetarian friendly. The author does a good job of introducing the ingredients and special prep methods as well as giving the recipes a solid Japanese flavor profile and aesthetic. 

The introduction includes a primer on pantry staples and ingredients, followed by recipes arranged thematically: basics, main dishes, side dishes, street foods, and desserts. Ingredients are listed in a bullet point sidebar, with descriptions, yields, and step by step instructions. Ingredient measurements are listed in imperial (American) units, with metric measures in parentheses (yay!). 

Nearly all the recipes are accompanied by color photos.The styling is appealing and appropriate. Additionally, there are colorful pastel illustrations scattered throughout the book. Graphically it's beautifully done. 

Four and a half stars. This would be an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, or gift giving.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.