After missing the opportunity to download, I purchased this book, it's a great collection of recipes I'm glad to hear in my collection

I love a good one-pot meal, and this book delivers. A great option to expand your one-pot meal repertoire.

Japanese food has become very popular, and Amy Kimoto-Kahn’s cookbook, Simply Hot Pots: A Complete Course in Japanese Nabemono and Other Asian One-Pot Meals teaches an aspect of Japanese cooking that is less well-known, but authentic, just the same. Hot pots are fun, since the family or guests can cook their food at the table. They are also often lower in calories and fat that some other meals. Hot Pots are also delicious, and all kinds of meats, seafood, and vegetables can be used in them. The author, who is the creator of Easypeasyjapanesey, a popular blog, shares her recipes, family history, and stories in this excellent cookbook.

The recipes in this cookbook will appeal to almost everyone. Kimoto-Kahn has included not only Japanese hot pot recipes, but also delicious hot pots with other Asian influences such as Thai and Korean. She includes recipes for different broths which make the bases of the hot pots, as well as dipping sauces. The book is well-written and she explains each step in creating delicious hot pots. There are vignettes and explanations at the beginning of the recipes which make them more understandable.

Favorites that are appealing and delicious include sukiyaki recipes made with chicken, pork and beef, as well as Rib-Eye Beef Shabu-Shabu, Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Hot Pot, Seafood Tom Yum Hot Pot, and a Salmon Hot Pot. Also included are side dishes like crunchy, panko covered chicken chunks she calls Chicken Delicious, Korean Scallion Pancakes (Yum), and her Mom’s Pork Wontons. There are also several desserts, that are unique and appealing.

Anyone who likes to make meals fun and enjoys Japanese cooking will love this book. There are beautiful photographs of some of the dishes; the book would be a little nicer if every recipe were pictured, but that aspect is not a no-go item; the book is excellent. The book is also fun to sit back and read, when readers aren’t in the mood to cook.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

These are easy to follow recipes that have enough variation so it's not boring. The format was nice and easy to understand.

Internationaler Mix aus Tradition, Nahrungsmitteln und Zubereitung.
Mit viel Liebe geschrieben, Fotos runden das ganze ab. Mer als ein Kochbuch, vermittelt es viel von der Lebensart und vom genußvollen Essen in der Familie (bzw. einer Gruppe).

A nice selection of hotpot recipes. I enjoyed the book, had a lot of general information as well as some good recipes. A very extensive section on broths and stocks. Would definitely recommend.

I think this was a very interesting cook book. I really liked learning more about hot pot but I think it wasn't very American household friendly. I would of liked to have options available to some of the cooking supplies of you don't have the ones listed. I think I could manage a couple recipes but I think for the most part most of them are out of my league. I'm not that adept at cooking. Overall, I think the cook book was very informative and had great pictures. I think it's also easy to follow the instructions if you have all the supplies neeeded.

The best part of reviewing new cookbooks is selecting and then preparing a selection of the recipes. Along with a good read, that usually makes for several good meals as well!

I was excited to read “Simply Hot Pots.” My memory of sukiyaki was formed by my mother’s mid-70’s rendition, (possibly from a Sunset Magazine of the era?) It was delicious, and a regular in the meal rotation. Those memories made Chicken Sukiyaki a must-try on my recipe list, and the recommended sesame-miso sauce side was an obvious #2. Korean Scallion Pancakes and Korean Short Ribs with Spicy Kimchi Nabe both sounded delicious, and a good way to use the jar of kimchi that was in my fridge.

All of the recipes were big hits, and surprisingly uncomplicated. Prep and cook times were accurate. I’m lucky to live in a region with good access to Asian stores, so none of the required ingredients provided a particular challenge. ()In fact I was surprised to discover miso in my regular grocery store refrigerated section.) The only change I will make to the recipes is to cut back on the sugar. The sauces were a tad too sweet for my taste, although that may be perfectly authentic.

The recipes in this book are great ways to include vegetable-dense meals into the dinner routine, without a high cost in preparation time.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received an ARC of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cool cook book. I love hot pots, well eating at a restaurant or at a friends house. It’s always been a social thing and this book really emphasizes that.
The pictures and recipes are original and look delicious. I enjoyed how everything in the recipe was broken down and easy to understand. Alternatives were always given so there’s defibitdly something for everyone.
I also thought it was heartfelt and touching when I read the introduction about the authors family and how her family really started developing their cooking.
This would be a great and original addition to anyone who enjoys hot pots and wants to change it up a bit.

Authentic and unique cookbook. I loved the recipes, the thoughtful explanations and detailed instructions found for each meal. Some of the recipes seem more difficult than others and required equipment that is no common in most American kitchens.

A lovely book, well-written and accessible with photography that suits the uncomplicated, homey nature of the dishes. The author is both straightforward and friendly, and you never feel overwhelmed by her ingredients or instruction. I appreciated that she was upfront about which recipes/ingredients might be out of the realm of possibility for those of us who generally don't or can't spend hours in the kitchen.

It's been over 10 years since I lived in Japan as an international exchange student. Experiencing nabe (because it IS an experience) was memorable, and I was very excited to check this cookbook out.

Some things I enjoyed:
-The photos are beautiful and inspirational. I definitely want to make a hotpot meal when I see these photos.
- There is quite a bit of variety and customization with the recipes, as is expected with this meal type.
-It feels authentic.

Did you know you could do hot pot cooking in a rice cooker or pressure cooker? It had never occurred to me and I will definitely be trying this out.

The recipes often call for pricey, and sometimes difficult to find ingredients.
I recommend this book for people who are starting out on their hot pot journey. The introduction lists equipment needed and many common ingredients. It's an easy read and the table of contents organizes the recipes by protein type such as protein, pork, beef, and seafood. Vegetarian and specialty broth is also listed.

Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing group for an ARC copy of this cookbook for an honest review.

What a different cookery book. This is about bringing the stove or cook pot to the table and letting the individual cook their own meat, vegetables and noodles in a broth. Seems quite novel to me, but a great way to get kids involved in cooking.

The recipes are easy to follow and come with both metric and imperial measurements. Some of the ingredients such as Japanese sweet potato might not be available but it does offer an alternative plus it gives ingredients in American terms such as scallions.

There are five main sections which include chicken, vegetables, beef, pork, seafood plus sections on sides, spicy, specialty, broths and desserts.I

I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.

Great cookbook! Loads of wonderful information on Japanese cooking and beyond. The author makes it look doable and delicious!

A "simply" amazing book as an introduction to Japanese Nebemono and other one-pot meals! As a huge fan of vegetable bowls, this book added to my knowledge greatly with suggestions for vegetables and other ingredients to build healthy, beautiful bowls. Recommended highly! I definitely need a donabe!

This beautiful book would make a fabulous addition to any home cook's library! It takes the reader through some of the basic principles of hot pot cooking and includes tons of delicious recipes to tantalize everyone's taste buds. The gorgeous photos make me want to try each and every recipe.
I'm looking forward to many amazing meals thanks to this book!

I lived in Malaysia for many years and was introduced to hot pots by a Chinese friend. I loved the simplicity of a flavoursome broth and the array of ingredients that could be cooked in it, leading up to the final addition of noodles in what had become a complex tasting, delicious broth. So I was intrigued to learn about Japanese hot pot tradition.

A complete course in Japanese Nabemono and other Asian One-Pot Meals starts with an explanation of hot pots, then goes on to describe equipment, ingredients and how to set up and serve a hot pot meal.

The recipes start with “base” recipes – the broths and sauces, then follows with a range of one-pot meals including pork, seafood etc as well as spicy and specialty hotpots. In many cases the list of ingredients is long, and I sometimes felt that the range of items could have been simpler; too many do not always benefit the ultimate flavor of the final stock to be savoured at the end of the meal (which for me is always the best part!)

I was interested to find recipes that were not for the traditional Chinese hot pot I have made - I really liked the look of the Tori Kamo Nabe (chicken and duck nabe) which is prepared then simply served in the pot. Another idea that appealed was the notion of serving a split broth – where guests can choose between a spicy or natural broth. Great idea for a big group!

I tried the Salmon Hot Pot and it was delicious – I liked the acknowledgement that some ingredients (such as the salmon in this case) are best cooked separately initially then added to the one pot meal. I also made the Meat Lover’s Macanese hotpot which was a real hit with my meat loving family!

The recipes then include a section on side dishes. There is an interesting selection here and they would be great either served as entrees, or as side dishes to offer texture variation to the soft stewed hotpot. I tried the wontons, which were excellent, but the sweet and sour sauce was a disappointment as it was too sweet.

I skimmed through the final chapter on desserts. It seemed somehow out of place in a book that was focusing on hot pots.

At the end of the book there is a very good hot pot glossary– which includes useful suggestions for substitutes.

A move had limited my access to my favorite hot pot restaurant so I had been looking for recipes or even guidance on how to create my own at home. This book contains everything a cook needs to make their own plus many ideas that will keep your menu varied and exciting. The process is easy, the food tasty and good for you. Spend an afternoon reading and reviewing this cookbook for a lifetime's worth of cooking variety. Love it!

I love making Asian food and this cookbook is one of my favorites so far. Hot pots weren't' something that I made before, or if I did, I didn't realize what they were called. Now, after reading this book and drooling over the recipes, I feel like I will be making more hot pot dishes and those inspired by and included in this cookbook. One of my favorite parts about cookbooks are the illustrations and photography and this cookbook does not disappoint; the photography is gorgeous! I just appreciated this cookbooks' level of description and dedication to the reader to help them learn to cook hot pots, but also feel confident about incorporating Asian cuisine into ther diets and repertoire. I loved this one so much and can't wait to buy a hard copy for my kitchen!

Very good book especially if love cooking Asian/Oriental dishes. There are meals for everything and they are quite filling as well.