{"product_id":"zen-vegan-food-9781462922574","title":"Zen Vegan Food","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this book, Buddhist temple priest and chef Koyu Iinuma shares the simple and delicious plant-based meals he prepares in the kitchens of Fukushoji temple in Yokohama, Japan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 73 recipes showcased in \u003ci\u003eZen Vegan Food\u003c\/i\u003e are incredibly beautiful and tasty, while also being nutritious, sustainable and ethically responsible. Color photos show the finished dishes, while comprehensive information on Japanese ingredients like seaweed, miso and tofu helps home cooks with shopping and preparation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this cookbook, readers will find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 recipes for vegan congee—the traditional Asian rice porridge dish that is taking the West by storm. These include Congee with Eggplant and Ginger, Soymilk Congee and Congee with Saffron and Chestnuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA chapter on Japanese-Italian dishes with recipes such as Grilled Turnips with Mustard and Olive Sauce, and Spaghetti with Pesto and Shiitake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious condiments and starters to brighten up any meal, such as Mushroom Miso Paste and Crunchy Kombu Chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough we may not typically associate Buddhist monasteries with trendy chefs and temple cafes, a young generation of priests, like Iinuma, is ushering in a new era—one which emphasizes openness in temples and a reconnection to the natural world for ordinary people. Buddhist monastery chefs have been creating delicious vegan dishes for centuries, and \u003ci\u003eZen Vegan Food\u003c\/i\u003e offers a modern take full of fun and flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone interested in a sustainable, plant-based diet, this book will be a revelation—a new way to eat delicious and varied meals the whole family will enjoy.","brand":"Koyu Iinuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294850003195,"sku":"9781462922574","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_5f3f21d9-2f83-4e43-92d9-58d2f7e88c8d.jpg?v=1779190862","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/zen-vegan-food-9781462922574","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}