Teppanyaki (Silk Series)

Teppanyaki is the first in the Silk Series. It describes a method of cooking food on a hot plate, or wire mesh, similar to a barbecue, but in which the cook is able to showcase their culinary skill to a small gathering. The cook, rather than being relegated to a kitchen and out of view becomes central to the proceedings. Often small mouthfuls of flavourful food are presented to guests with an emphasis on flavour and culinary technique.
More than 60 recipes are included in this book.

Hideo was born in Yotsuya, Tokyo and first learned to cook whilst still at school and working in the family restaurants. Here he learned the principles of food preparation, cooking and presentation that had been passed down through the generations of his family. After years of cooking and teaching in Japan, his interests led him to Europe to study classical French culsine and then on to England, and later the USA where he was able to combine his Japanese and European cuisine skils. Today he has his own catering company in Sydney, Australia and has written several Japanese cookboks.