Poke by Chef Sam Choy & Friends
by Chef Sam Choy
Poke by Chef Sam Choy & Friends
by Chef Sam Choy
Poke, Hawai‘i’s favorite food has taken off. It is sold, served, and savored everywhere—in bustling fish markets, in humble plate lunch places, at weekend picnics, at family gatherings, and at restaurants both in Hawai‘i and the continental U.S.
With over 140 recipes, including contributions from his friends, Sam Choy demonstrates the amazing versatility of this bite-size food. He begins with traditional poke dishes, then proceeds to recipes influenced by the flavors and seasonings brought to Hawai‘i by Asian newcomers, then to dishes patterned after ceviche, carpaccio, tartare, and other preparations of raw fish. There is even (slightly) cooked poke, including Sam’s original fried poke recipe and the new wave of poke dishes that Sam and his fellow chefs have created to take poke to unprecedented culinary heights.
This king of local 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. Hawai‘i has shared music, hula, and surfing with the world. Now it is time for a food straight from our Hawaiian shores to show everyone the richness of Hawai‘i’s food culture.
Available November 1, 2009
retail: $32.95
ISBN-10: 1-56647-910-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-56647-910-3
9 x 9 in. • 256 pp • hardcover
You can find Poke at your local bookstores or purchase it directly from MutualPublishing.com.
Tags: cookbook, Mutual Publishing, poke, Sam Choy
