Great Chefs of Hawaii

Great Chefs of Hawaii explores Hawaii's rich culinary traditions as practiced by leading island chefs including Sam Choy, Roy Yamaguchi, Amy Ferguson-Ota, Beverly Gannon, David Paul Johnson, Gerard Kaleohano, OnJin Kim and Alan Wong. These and other Hawaii culinary masters have opened their kitchens and their hearts to share their enthusiasm for incorporating into their cooking styles the seasonings, fruits, vegetables, and fish they grew up with. Over forty recipes have been carefully tested for the home cook ranging from Caramelized Maui Onion Soup to Charred Sichimi Ahi Coated with Japanese Spices to Jasmine Tea-Steamed Fillet of Opakapaka to Sam Choy's Pineapple Cheesecake. All the regional ingredients are simplified and have substitutions if not available on the web. Complete with an extensive glossary, basic recipes and techniques, and full-color photos, Great Chefs of Hawaii (abridged edition) is the perfect complement to anyone's kitchen. - Jacket flap.