Japanese pâtisserie

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The fusion of food from different cultures creates magical combinations that lead to new classics, enriching our everyday lives. Trends like Japanese Matcha in lattes, Korean kimchi in burgers, and Thai Sriracha on various dishes highlight the thriving love for Asian cuisine. Tokyo has emerged as a culinary leader, boasting 15 three Michelin-starred restaurants, surpassing France's 10. Over the last two decades, celebrated French patisserie chefs have flocked to Japan, drawn by a shared appreciation for beauty, precision, and care in cooking. This book presents 60 recipes that range from reinvented classics to stunning patisserie creations accessible to home cooks. Chapters include Small Cakes & Individual Patisserie, featuring Lemon & Yuzu Eclairs; Sweet Tarts, with delights like Miso Butterscotch Tarts; and Large Cakes & Gateaux, showcasing celebration cakes such as Matcha & Pistachio Opera. The Desserts section offers dinner party classics with Japanese twists, including White Sesame & Adzuki Cheesecake. The Cookies & Confectionery chapter features fun treats like Sesame Peanut Butter Cookies and Green Tea Kit Kat. Finally, savory recipes like Panko Doughnuts stuffed with Pork Katsu round out the collection, complemented by a flavor matrix mapping key characteristics of Japanese ingredients.