Japan's Oldest Surviving Cookbook

Published in 1643, the surviving edition of Ryori Monogatari resides at the Tokyo National Museum, but you can see a facsimile at the Tokyo Metropolitan Library. The book’s explanations of its dishes open a window on how the Japanese ate during the Edo period

In the video below Max Miller of Tasting History recreates a recipe for Edo Era Noodles from the book:

See an English translation of Ryori Monogatari by the late Anthony Bryant.

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Thanks Bruce!