The Aloha Tofu Cookbook will prove to you that tofu can be so much more than the white cubes floating in miso soup; it can be tossed in a hearty salad, stuffed with ginger and pork, or blended and frozen to make ice cream. In addition to the sixty recipes, which are presented in English and Japanese and accompanied by mouth-watering color photos, there are instructions for draining excess water from tofu, making dashi, and ensuring that cooking oil is the right temperature for deep-frying. Because tofu can be prepared so many different ways baked, grilled, saut ed, deep-fried, or even eaten raw its culinary possibilities are virtually limitless. Adventurous eaters might try the natto spaghetti; those craving a savory soup will love the yosenabe, and kids and adults
From a Maui native and food blogger comes a gorgeous cookbook of 85 fresh and sunny recipes reflects the major cultures that have influenced local Hawaiʻi food over time: Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino, and Western. IACP AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND LIBRARY JOURNAL In Aloha Kitchen, Alana Kysar takes you into the homes, restaurants, and farms of Hawaiʻi, exploring the cultural and agricultural influences that have made dishes like plate lunch and poke crave-worthy culinary sensations with locals and mainlanders alike. Interweaving regional history, local knowledge, and the aloha spirit, Kysar introduces local Hawaiʻi staples like saimin, loco moco, shave ice, and shoyu chicken, tracing their geographic origin and history on the islands. As a Maui native, Kysar’s roots inform deep insights on Hawaiʻi’s multiethnic culture and food history. In Aloha Kitchen, she shares recipes that Hawaiʻi locals have made their own, blending cultural influences to arrive at the rich tradition of local Hawaiʻi cuisine. With transporting photography, accessible recipes, and engaging writing, Kysar paints an intimate and enlightening portrait of Hawaiʻi and its cultural heritage.
Born out of the popular blog Kale & Caramel, this sumptuously photographed and beautifully written cookbook presents eighty recipes for delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes featuring herbs and flowers, as well as luxurious do-it-yourself beauty products. Plant-whisperer, writer, and photographer Lily Diamond believes that herbs and flowers have the power to nourish inside and out. “Lily’s deep connection to nature is beautifully woven throughout this personal collection of recipes,” says award-winning vegetarian chef Amy Chaplin. Each chapter celebrates an aromatic herb or flower, including basil, cilantro, fennel, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom. Mollie Katzen, author of the beloved Moosewood Cookbook, calls the book “a gift, articulated through a poetic voice, original and bold.” The recipes tell a coming-of-age story through Lily’s kinship with plants, from a sun-drenched Maui childhood to healing from heartbreak and her mother’s death. With bright flavors, gorgeous scents, evocative stories, and more than one hundred photographs, Kale & Caramel creates a lush garden of experience open to harvest year round.
Is Hawaiian food one of your favorites when you can find a restaurant that serves it? Do you think it’s impossible to recreate these tropical dishes yourself? It’s not! Say “Aloha” to the best cookbook to introduce you to cooking authentic Hawaiian Island dishes in your own home. Hawaii’s ethnic flavors are quite diverse and affected by all the various peoples who have lived on the scenic islands. Among the ingredients used most effectively are top quality fish grown locally, vegetables and fruits grown in the rich, volcanic soil and cattle raised on the upland pastures found on the island of Hawaii. How enjoyable would it be for you to integrate Hawaiian tastes into the recipes you create in your own home? This aloha cookbook captures the essence of the lifestyle of Hawaiian cuisine. I will guide you on a culinary trip that takes you to the various islands of the Hawaiian chain, and all the unique foods they have to offer. Within these recipes, you will discover Hawaii’s culinary scene, along with bringing home the tastes created with the foods, recipes and ingredients that are indigenous to the islands. Try some tasty tropical Hawaiian recipes from this collection today!
This comprehensive cookbook presents the limitless, multi-cuisine possibilities of tofu in a wide range of delectable, plant-based recipes. Featuring a robust collection of more than 170 recipes from all over the world, Tofu makes the case for the ingredient as a culinary “blank page” much like white rice or pasta—and a boon for flavor and culinary techniques of all types. Using spices, condiments, sauces, and herbs, these recipes reveal how tofu can be an inexhaustible source of culinary diversity. Spanning Japanese-style Grilled Tofu with Miso to Lemongrass Tofu from Vietnam; Tofu a la Bolognese from Italy to Spicy Tofu with Peanuts from China; this informative cookbook and guide offers a multicultural road map to creating delicious plant-based meals. Along with the enticing array of recipes, this collection features one hundred full-color photographs, prep and cook time tips, diet designations, and a handy reference to the different types and uses of tofu—making it a definitive volume for all skill levels.
Nearly 300 easy-to-prepare exotic recipes with tips on shortcuts, preparing ahead, substitutions, more. Recipes include: sea bass with pine nuts, Lomi Lomi salmon, passion fruit soup, watercress soup, stuffed chicken breasts in pineapple sauce, chestnut duck, island shrimp salad, Maui tangy sauce, Polynesian meatloaf, ko ko nut balls, much more.
From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. America has embraced tofu as a healthy, affordable ingredient. And while it has been welcomed into sophisticated mainstream dining, tofu is often hidden in Western guises and in limited applications. In her third intrepid cookbook, celebrated food writer and teacher ANDREA NGUYEN aims to elevate this time-honored staple to a new place of prominence on every table. Asian Tofu’s nearly 100 recipes explore authentic,ancient fare and modern twists that capture the culinary spirit of East, Southeast, and South Asia. There are spectacular favorites from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and India, as well as delicious dishes from Taipei, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and New York. Andrea demystifies tofu and interprets traditional Asian cuisine for cooks, sharing compelling personal stories and dispatches from some of the world’s best tofu artisans along the way. For those who want to take their skills to the next level, the tofu tutorial clearly outlines tofu-making technique, encouraging readers to experiment with the unparalleled flavors of homemade varieties. But time-pressed cooks needn’t fear: while a few recipes, such as Silken Tofu and Seasoned Soy Milk Hot Pot, are truly best with homemade tofu, most are terrific with store-bought products. Some traditional dishes combine tofu with meat in brilliant partnerships, such as Spicy Tofu with Beef and Sichuan Peppercorn and Tofu with Kimchi and Pork Belly, but this collection is predominantly vegetarian and vegan, including the pristinely flavored Spiced Tofu and Coconut in Banana Leaf and vibrant Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Salad. And innovations such as Okara Doughnuts reveal tofu’s more playful side. For health- and eco-conscious eaters and home chefs who are inspired to make the journey from bean to curd, Asian Tofu is the perfect guide.
I don't know how much you know about tofu. Most people try to stay away from this plant based food, because they are intimated by it. That's when we come in. We know it is difficult to get used to a new food item when you really have no idea how to prepare it, cook it and season it. We will make sure it does not happen anymore with tofu. I am certain you have heard or well aware that tofu is a food that is really bland. It has hardly any flavor on its own, so you can't enjoy it plain, like you would with a piece of beef or chicken. The good thing about being a non-flavorful food is that it can be blended incognito to many recipes. It can be added to milkshakes, burgers or meatloaf and it will not alter the taste, only the texture. We will propose you many ways to concoct tofu friendly recipes and you will eventually also create your own. This tofu cookbook will also give you a knowledge base on the health benefits associated with consuming tofu and many other facts about it that you might not already know…
Tofu is a remarkable healthy food with the ability to absorb the flavor of the other foods around it. In addition, it can take on the consistency of many other foods as well. Tofu contains little fat and is high in protein, calcium and iron. Tofu, a staple of Asian cuisines and is also popular among vegetarian dishes for its high protein, low cholesterol, low heat, and low fat. It can be prepared in soups, main dishes, smoothies or deserts.
Whether you are about to take a trip to Hawaii or are looking to bring a piece of Hawaii into your home, this is the ultimate Hawaiian cookbook for you. With the help of this book, The Flavors of Aloha Cookbook, you will be able to make some of the most classic and popular Hawaii recipes right in the comfort of your own home. Above all you will learn a few helpful tips along the way to make the most out of each Hawaiian inspired meal that you make. So, what are you waiting for? Get your copy of Flavors of Aloha and start cooking today!
