MAKE IT JAPANESE

Learn the building blocks of authentic Japanese home cooking from beloved food personality Rie McClenny with 85 satisfying, soulful everyday recipes.

In her debut cookbook MAKE IT JAPANESE, beloved Buzzfeed Tasty personality Rie McClenny shares just how approachable Japanese home cooking can be, no matter where you are. With this collection of comforting and easy everyday recipes, Rie shares the building blocks of authentic Japanese home cooking using just a handful of easy-to-find Japanese ingredients, such as soy sauce, mirin, and sake, and simple, essential cooking techniques, like making rice bowls (donburi), frying the perfect home-style tempura, and gently simmering vegetables and proteins to delicious effect. She first moved to the United States from Hiroshima nearly sixteen years ago, and since her work with Buzzfeed, Rie has introduced millions on the internet to the flavors and techniques of Japanese food. She is a true star on Buzzfeed's channels (her Tasty video entitled "How to Make Homemade Japanese Food" has over 18M views), and she has over a million followers combined on her personal YouTube and Instagram.

Each accompanied by bright, beautiful photography, these delectable recipes include:
- Traditional dishes with a twist: Loaded Vegetable Miso Soup with kale and sweet potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower Goma-ae coated in toasted sesame dressing, umami-packed Easy Soy Sauce Ramen, and Mini Okonomiyaki pancakes
- Can't-miss classics: delectable pork Tonkatsu, ginger-spiked Chicken-Tofu Tsukune, and Oyako Don, rice bowls topped with tender chicken thighs and egg
- Interactive, hands-on recipes for festive gatherings: Chicken Hot Pot with Ponzu perfect for a winter's night, can't stop Gyoza with Crispy Wings, and make-your-own hand rolls for a Temaki Party
- And of course, dessert: the iconic Simple Strawberry Shortcake, irresistible Matcha Snacking Cake, and delightful Citrus Mochi Doughnuts

Whether making dinner on a busy weeknight or hosting a multi-course banquet, Make It Japanese is the ideal resource and perfect introduction to the world of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

Born in Japan, Rie McClenny is a food content creator currently based out of Los Angeles. She is well-known on Buzzfeed's Tasty channel for her "Make it Fancy" series.

Sanaë Lemoine was born in Paris to a Japanese mother and French father and was raised in France and Australia. She now lives in New York and is the author of the novel, THE MARGOT AFFAIR (Hogarth, 2021).