Sam Choy Boeken

With several acclaimed cookbooks to his credit, Sam Choy, already Hawaii's most recognized chef, is a rising star on the Mainland as well. Sam's newest book is the first major collection of recipes focusing on the islands of the South Pacific. Forget pupu platters and silly drinks -- these high-flavor, low-fuss dishes, drawn from Sam's own travels through Polynesia, represent the islands eclectic cuisine, which borrows techniques and tastes from Europe, China, and India, but is unique unto itself. From Coconut Lemongrass Baby Back Ribs and Pacific Gazpacho with Baby Shrimp to Cinnamon Chicken and Tahitian Nioise Salad, Sam's penchant for fresh and simple-to-make food shines through each winning recipe. Sixteen pages of beautiful photographs, his lively commentary, and an innovative, colorful design will inspire cooks of all skill levels to try this wonderfully flavorful and underappreciated cuisine.

Join celebrity chef Sam Choy in this little celebration of Hawaii's cuisine. Though the book is tiny, it will satisfy some mighty appetites and introduce you to the world of Hawaiian regional cuisine! Whether it's stick-to-the-ribs home cooking like Grandma's Meatloaf and Garlic Mashed potatoes, or elegant party fare like Crusted Ono with Papaya-Mango Salsa, these treasured dishes are sure to be loved by hearty eaters of all kinds. Detailed and easy to follow, Sam's recipes are also surprisingly quick to prepare. Whether you're hungry for traditional luau favorites or want to sample the best of Hawaii's contemporary kitchens, Sam Choy's Little Hawaiian Cookbook makes cooking easy and fun.

Poke is Hawaii s food, popular everywhere in the Islands and now in many places on the mainland U.S. as well. There are so many ways to make poke so many directions to go. Just about anything can be done. Anyone can become a creative chef mixing and matching their favorite seafood or other ingredient with the basics of soy sauce, sesame oil, and Hawaiian sea salt. With over 110 recipes, including contributions from his chef friends, Sam demonstrates poke s amazing versatility from traditional poke dishes, to recipes influenced by the flavors and seasonings brought to Hawaii by Asian newcomers, through dishes patterned after ceviche, carpaccio, tartare, and other preparations of raw fish. There is even (slightly) cooked poke and the new wave of poke dishes that take poke to unprecedented culinary heights. Immersed in the foods of the Islands since childhood, Sam had the vision to see that poke could become Hawaii s signature dish. Not surprisingly this king of local (Hawaii) food is a natural for this role. It has history, it is easy to prepare and transport, it is versatile, and it allows for innovation. Whether you enjoy eating or preparing poke, whether you are a true aficionado or just like to order poke at your favorite restaurant, there is a recipe for you in this book.