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Osozai: The Art of Japanese Share Plates
Hardcover
Cookbooks GeneralJapanese Cooking
Publisher Price: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781400358014
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 240
Language: English
A visually stunning, modern Japanese cookbook rooted in everyday home cooking. Osozai brings the quiet beauty of seasonal side dishes to the table--simple plates designed for balance, sharing, and real life.
In Japanese, osozai means side dish--the small, everyday plates that sit alongside rice, soup, and a main, bringing balance, nourishment, and warmth to the table. More than a style of cooking, it's a way of eating that values simplicity, seasonality, and sharing.
Drawing from Japanese home cooking and the much-loved dishes served at CIBI, Osozai offers more than 70 recipes that are easy to prepare, flexible to use, and designed to fit naturally into daily life. These are not elaborate showpieces, but quietly delicious dishes--vegetable-forward salads, light mains, pickles, and comforting sides--that can be mixed and matched to suit any occasion.
Whether you're hosting friends, preparing a weeknight meal, or adding just one more dish to bring harmony to the table, Osozai invites you to slow down, cook with care, and enjoy the simple pleasure of eating well together.
Inside you'll find:
- 70+ everyday Japanese recipes rooted in home cooking
- Vegetable-forward dishes with options including seafood and meat
- Flexible plates that work as sides, light mains, or shared dishes
- Seasonal, approachable ingredients suited to modern kitchens
- A balanced way of eating inspired by Japanese food culture
- Custom, art-driven design featuring original photography and beautiful illustrations
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