{"product_id":"zen-vegan-food-9784805316610","title":"Zen Vegan Food","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddhist temple priest and chef Koyu Iinuma shares the simple, beautiful and delicious plant-based meals he prepares in the kitchens of Fukushoji Temple in Yokohama, Japan.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 73 recipes showcased in \u003ci\u003eZen Vegan Food\u003c\/i\u003e are visually stunning and deeply flavorful, while also being nutritious, sustainable and ethically responsible. Color photos show the finished dishes, and comprehensive guidance on essential Japanese ingredients like seaweed, miso and tofu, helps home cooks shop confidently and prepare each recipe with ease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this cookbook, readers will find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e28 recipes for vegan congee,\u003c\/b\u003e the traditional Asian rice porridge that is now beloved worldwide, including Congee with Eggplant and Ginger, Soymilk Congee, and Congee with Saffron and Chestnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA chapter on Japanese-Italian dishes\u003c\/b\u003e with recipes such as Grilled Turnips with Mustard and Olive Sauce, Spaghetti with Pesto and Shiitake, and Mushroom Risotto with Nori Seaweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDelicious condiments and starters\u003c\/b\u003e to brighten any meal, including Mushroom Miso Paste and Crunchy Kombu Chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough we may not typically associate Buddhist monasteries with modern chefs and temple cafes, a younger generation of priests—like Iinuma—are ushering in a new era rooted in openness, mindfulness and reconnection to the natural world. For centuries, Buddhist monastery chefs have prepared refined vegan cuisine known as shojin ryōri.\u003ci\u003eZen Vegan Food\u003c\/i\u003e offers a contemporary, accessible take on this traditional Japanese temple cooking, full of balance, care and flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone interested in sustainable, plant-based eating, mindful cooking, or authentic Japanese vegetarian cuisine, this book offers fresh inspiration and practical techniques for creating deeply satisfying meals the whole family will enjoy.","brand":"Koyu Iinuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268691931387,"sku":"9784805316610","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_69737521-36a4-4e20-ad96-f6a5d061b774.jpg?v=1778758519","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/zen-vegan-food-9784805316610","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}