Silla Bjerrum

Translated as “fireside cooking”, Robata is a Japanese style of grilling food. It pairs well with sushi to create the perfect combination of flavors and works well as a shared, communal food.

In the introduction, the author describes the History Of Robata, How To Cook Robata, Setting Up The Grill, even How To Create Your Own Robata Grill. Once your grill is set up you will want to review the tools recommended.

The key Japanese ingredients which will be used for the recipes are described, complete with pictures of many. The introduction also includes information on sourcing salmon sauces, cooking times etc.

The final section in the introduction covers How To Enjoy The Robata Meal. It gives you an overview of both the old-school and new modern Robata-styles.

The recipe categories cover:

Fish Robata
Other Robata
Classic Yakitori
Other Skewers
Nipples
Salads And Sides
Desserts And Drinks

Each recipe category begins with a brief description of the type of food found within. There are lots of pictures throughout the book, most of them with the label next to the dish complete with recipe name and page number. This will make it much easier to find the dish that visually appeals to you.

The recipes themselves each include a description and serving size. Most of the serving sizes mention the number of persons it makes as a main dish, as well as the number of dishes which should be included if it was served Robata style.

An Amazing Array Of Temptation

The glorious photography throughout the book will have you rushing to your grill in no time. The sheer variety of selection and unique flavor combinations mean nearly everyone will find something they absolutely love in this collection.

I must admit I cannot grill to save my life, nor can I say I’ve had much success with Japanese food in the past. That said, however, I find myself itching to try many of these recipes.

See the full review and the recipe for Asparagus Namban at The RecipesNow! Reviews And Recipes Magazine. This review is written in response to a complimentary copy of the book provided by the publisher in hopes of an honest review.… (more)