Men, pasta, laksa… Whatever you call them, noodles are the ultimate comfort food. For centuries mothers have been preparing these starchy treats for their families in steaming bowls of broth or cheesy casseroles. Rumors say Marco Polo was so moved after experiencing what was then Asia’s best-kept secret that he had to take some home with him. Today Kentaro Kobayashi has collected some of the best this 4000-year-old delight has to offer in his new book Noodle Comfort.
In the second book of his Easy Japanese Cooking series, Kentaro guides foodies on a culinary world tour, covering everything from pho and soba to linguine and gnocchi. A world of flavor, Old and New, come together in this collection of 50 mouth-watering simple recipes sure to tickle taste buds and warm hearts.
Times are tough and money is scarce. We already have so much to strain our noodles over already. Why worry about dinner, too? Pick up a copy of Kentaro’s Noodle Comfort today and reacquaint yourself with an old-world dish with a long tradition of taste and comfort. Your brain, and stomach, will thank you later.
Tags: easy japanese cooking, kentaro kobayashi, noodle comfort
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