Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Four Nations (2024)

Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Four Nations (1)

Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Four Nations is a book based on Avatar: The Last Airbender created by Chef Jenny Dorsey, which collects recipes for signature dishes in the world of Avatar. It was released by Insight Editions on November 23, 2021.[1] The book is written in an in-universe style, with characters such as Iroh, Katara, Azula, and the cabbage merchant presenting and commenting on the recipes.[2] The book was written in collaboration with Avatar Studios.[3]

A gift set including the cookbook and an exclusive yellow apron was released on August 16, 2022.[4]

Contents

  • 1 Overview
  • 2 Contents
    • 2.1 Recipes
      • 2.1.1 Air Nomads
      • 2.1.2 Water Tribes
      • 2.1.3 Earth Kingdom
      • 2.1.4 The Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
      • 2.1.5 Fire Nation
  • 3 Trivia
  • 4 References
  • 5 See also

Overview[]

Feast on delicacies unique to the Earth Kingdom, Water Tribe, Air Nomads, and the Fire Nation with the official Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook.

From the shores of Kyoshi Island to the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, this official cookbook collects signature dishes from all four nations, like vegetarian plates of the Air Nomads, fiery entrees from the Fire Nation, seafood from the North and South Poles, and delectable cuisine from the Earth Kingdom.

Featuring enticing color photography, step-by-step instructions, and tips for adapting dishes to specific diets, this book includes sixty authentic food and beverage recipes inspired by the beloved series. Enjoy this diverse compendium of delicacies from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Contents[]

The book takes place during the time of Avatar: The Last Airbender up to the early days of Republic City. It collects 62 recipes.[2][5]

Recipes[]

Air Nomads[]

Water Tribes[]

  • Sokka's Salmon Jerky[6]
  • Fried Fish Balls on a Stick[6]
  • Gran Gran's Smoked Arctic Hen Legs[6]
  • Foggy Swamp Chicken[6]
  • Blueberry Cookies[6]
  • Lightly Pickled Fish[6]
  • Stewed Sea Prune Soup[6]
  • Five-Flavor Soup[6]
  • Kale Cookies[6]
  • Yue's Mooncakes[6]
  • Spirit Oasis Tea[6]

Earth Kingdom[]

The Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop[]

  • Fresh Ginseng Tea[7]
  • Warming Ginger Tea[7]
  • Red-Blooded Nephew Tea[7]
  • Lychee Juice[7]
  • Cucumber Aloe Juice[7]
  • Jasmine Green Tea[7]
  • Jasmine Green Tea Kambucha[7]
  • Appa Blend Bubble Tea[7]
  • Tea Leaf Juice[7]
  • Bender Tea[7]

Fire Nation[]

Trivia[]

  • The author, Jenny Dorsey, is a Chinese American professional chef, author, and artist.[1]
  • Dorsey mentioned that, while writing the book, she made sure to respect the cultures and cuisines from which the show takes influences, meaning mainly Japanese, Chinese, and Inuit cuisines for the Fire Nation, the Earth Kingdom, and the Water Tribes, respectively.[2][8]
  • Dorsey stated that the "Cabbage Cookies, Spicy Jang Hui Clams, Monk Gyatso's Fruit Pies, and Stewed Sea Prune Soup" were some of her favorite dishes in the book.[5] On her TikTok account, she also especially recommended Flaming Fire Flakes, Fire Gummies, Foggy Swamp Chicken, Cactus Juice, and Unfried Dough.[9]
  • The book initially included dishes which showcased a stronger link to Korra's lifetime, but were taken out as the focus was supposed to be on Aang's era.[8]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook Official Recipes from the Four Nations. Simon & Schuster. Retrieved on November 2, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Avatar Cookbook Q&A. Jenny Dorsey on Instagram. Retrieved on December 17, 2020.
  3. Exclusive: Mai loves getting cherry ice cream because "it pisses Azula off" 😂. Avatar News. Retrieved on November 19, 2021.
  4. Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook Gift Set: Recipes from the Four Nations. Edelweiss+. Retrieved on August 16, 2022.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Dorsey, Jenny (July 26, 2020). An update on #AvatartheLastAirbender Cookbook!. Twitter. Retrieved on July 30, 2021.
  6. 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Four Nations, p. 4.
  7. 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Four Nations, p. 5.
  8. 8.0 8.1 The flavors of the Four Nations: An Avatar News interview with Chef Jenny Dorsey, author of the official Avatar: The Last Airbender cookbook!. Avatar News (23 November 2021). Retrieved on November 26, 2021.
  9. Sharing some of my favorite recipes from the official Avatar the Last Airbender Cookbook. Jenny Dorsey on TikTok. Retrieved on November 2, 2021.

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FAQs

How many recipes are in the Avatar cookbook? ›

The book takes place during the time of Avatar: The Last Airbender up to the early days of Republic City. It collects 62 recipes.

What are the four nations in Avatar based on? ›

Avatar: The Last Airbender, commonly referred to as ATLA, takes place in a world of four nations: the Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads, which are based on Inuit, Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan cultures respectively.

What culture is the Water Tribe based on? ›

The Water Tribes are tribes at the north and south poles who are loosely based on the Inuit people. The Earth Kingdom is a large and diverse nation reminiscent of ancient China that is highly decentralized. The Fire nation is based on Imperial Japan, and they have been at war with the other nations for a century.

What country are the Air Nomads based on? ›

The Air Nomads

The Nomads—taken after Buddhist monastic orders—allude primarily to Tibetan culture. (Though, certain religious beliefs and practices such as the seven chakras and hand motions, called "mudras," of the meditating characters are inspired by Hinduism.)

What do airbenders eat? ›

Air Nomad cuisine consists of strictly vegetarian meals. Much of the culinary traditions of the Air Nomads were lost after their civilization was nearly wiped out at the beginning of the Hundred Year War.

How many Avatar art books are there? ›

There are only five existing Avatar artbooks, but there are six books in this collection.

Who did Zuko marry? ›

Unfortunately, Zuko's wife — Izumi's mother — has never been confirmed in canon, raising the possibility that she's not anyone fans expected. Mai is a distinct possibility, given her fluctuating romance with Zuko, but there are also other likely characters.

What is Zuko's ethnicity? ›

Is Zuko white? No, the character Zuko, from the Nickelodean show Avatar the last Airbender (2005–2008) was never white. Zuko hailed from the fire bending nation, which was modeled to be a mixture of Chinese, Korean, And Japanese culture.

What is the fifth nation in Avatar? ›

This world is made up of four nations based on the four classical elements: the Air Nomads, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Water Tribes. A fifth nation, the United Republic of Nations, is introduced in The Legend of Korra.

What tribe is Katara based on? ›

Others have called for Inuit actors to be cast in a live action version of the film. “uhh, friendly reminder that katara is an inuit character, indigenous to northern canada, alaska, greenland etc.

Is Katara Native American? ›

The ethnicities associated with the four main characters are: Aang: Asian - East Asian or South Asian. Katara: Native American - Indigenous North American. Sokka: Native American - Indigenous North American.

What ethnicity are airbenders? ›

Each of these four nations were inspired by cultures from the real world: the Water Tribe by Indigenous Arctic cultures like the Inuits and Yupiks; the Earth Kingdom by monarchical China; the Fire Nation by Imperial Japan; and the Air Nomads by Tibetan Buddhist monks.

What race is Toph? ›

In the show, Toph is a blind Earthbending master of the Earth Kingdom, a race of people who can control and manipulate earth.

What is Kyoshi Island based on? ›

Kyoshi Island is largely reminiscent of Japan, as it is part of an archipelago separated from the larger main continent.

How did airbenders reproduce? ›

Like certain types of animals, the Air Nomads had certain times during the year for, well, mating. Something like Yangchen's Festival, where the monks and nuns met up to celebrate and… pro-create. Then, if the nuns had a male baby, they sent word to one of the male temples to come get the baby.

How many recipes does a cookbook have? ›

The average cookbook contains 300-400 recipes.

How many recipes are in the One Piece cookbook? ›

It includes some forty recipes inspired by the canon, from the Baratie Arc to the Fish-Man Island Arc. A bonus feature, Sanji's Eye, includes information about Oda's own eating habits and the food typically served at his workstation and household.

How many recipes are in the Disney cookbook? ›

101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Series.

How many recipes are in the D&D cookbook? ›

Heroes' Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook is a cookbook with recipes inspired by different cuisines in the D&D multiverse. 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons—perfect for a solo quest or a feast shared with fellow adventurers.

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