Most Studio Ghibli films consist of hand-drawn animation, and Miyazaki himself hand-drew the water in Ponyo. However, computer animation was used in some of the films to enhance particular scenes. Earwig and the Witch, directed by Goro Miyazaki, the son of Hayao Miyazaki, was the studio’s first full-length computer-generated imagery (CGI) movie Clearly, we are going to need to plan a Studio Ghibli movie marathon at home complete with food from this cookbook. My family loves Japanese food and Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli films, so this cookbook is great for us.

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. MINI SAUCE DISHES: Sauces such as soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and more, are often served in tiny dishes. Entrées may be served on a porcelain plate with a special compartment that can accommodate a variety of dish shapes and sizes for the sauce. Alternatively, these mini dishes can be placed next to the porcelain plate. I have personally started a collection of mini sauce dishes, as the designs are endless. Essential Ingredients And to my two late grandmothers, who both loved to cook—they would be proud of my debut cookbook. CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONRECIPES: More than 20 Studio Ghibli-inspired recipes, including the red bean buns from Spirited Away, ramen from Ponyo, and more 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. To 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.

PDF / EPUB File Name: The_Unofficial_Studio_Ghibli_Cookbook_-_Jessica_Yun.pdf, The_Unofficial_Studio_Ghibli_Cookbook_-_Jessica_Yun.epubDAIKON: 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. Spirited Away is the highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema and is the only non-English film to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Whether they offer a moment of family bonding, comfort in difficult situations, or pesky temptations, the kitchen scenes are always of central importance in Studio Ghibli films. Now, with Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook, you can recreate more than twenty of these movie-inspired recipes in your own home! 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. 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

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. Everything looks delicious and the recipes are clear and easy to understand, even for those who aren’t experienced with Japanese cooking. Full Book Name: The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook: 50+ Delicious Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Japanese Animated Films Studio Ghibli, the acclaimed animation film studio, was founded in 1985 in Tokyo by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki. Studio Ghibli is widely known for its exceptional filmmaking and artistry, for which it has won both critical and popular praise. Studio Ghibli has captivated moviegoers with fantastic stories of magic, adventure, friendship, and family.This book is not associated with or authorized or approved by Hayao Miyazaki, his publishers, or Studio Ghibli. The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook, by Jessica Yun, Ulysses Press Create delicious dishes from My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more with this cookbook inspired by the stunning worlds of Studio Ghibli!