The Musubi Book

By Manabu Asaoka. This is the “everything” book about the iconic Japanese rice ball. Musubi are beloved for their simplicity, portability and satisfying blend of tender rice and savory fillings. Now, Hawai‘i’s premiere musubi maker, Manabu Asaoka, introduces the culinary history and cultural importance behind the favorite food item, along with surprising statistics, essential tools and techniques, and easy-to-follow recipes to make tasty musubi at home. Charmingly and colorfully illustrated in the Japanese yuru-kyara style by Asaoka’s niece, artist Maria Asaoka, The Musubi Book is an essential resource for any food fanatic. Paper: 108 pp.