{"product_id":"zen-vegan-food-delicious-plant-based-recipes-from-a-zen-buddhist-monk-hardcover","title":"Zen Vegan Food: Delicious Plant-Based Recipes from a Zen Buddhist Monk - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKoyu Iinuma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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, Spaghetti with Pesto and Shiitake and Mushroom Risotto with Nori Seaweed\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, are ushering in a new era--one which emphasizes openness and a reconnection to the natural world. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor anyone interested in sustainable, plant-based eating, this book will be a revelation--with new ways to prepare delicious meals the whole family will enjoy!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKoyu Iinuma\u003c\/b\u003e is the deputy chief priest of Fukushoji, a Tendai Buddhist temple in Yokohama, Japan. He was ordained as a monk at the famous Enryakuji monastery in Kyoto when only 19 years old. While studying at Taisho University in Tokyo, he decided to spread the word of Buddhism through food. After graduating, he trained at several restaurants in Tokyo and obtained a professional chef's license. He currently conducts \u003ci\u003eshojin ryori\u003c\/i\u003e (vegetarian Buddhist) cooking workshops at various temples in the Kanagawa area to people of all ages, pursuing his mission to teach an understanding of Buddhism through mindful and ethically responsible eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.1 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984376922413,"sku":"9784805316610","price":18.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/eHU3SHJ5UTVuRVhvb0h1KzJDVDZ5QT09.webp?v=1776092796","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/zen-vegan-food-delicious-plant-based-recipes-from-a-zen-buddhist-monk-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}