Living Shojin Ryori: Plant-Based Cooking from the Heart

Simple, healthful and vegetarian, shojin ryori originated from Japanese Zen temples and is beloved today for its exquisite flavors, creativity and regard for ingredient, provenance and beauty.

Following the success of his other cookbook, Shojin Ryori: Mindful Japanese Vegetarian Cooking, chef Danny Chu of Enso Kitchen demonstrates once again the versatility and sophistication of the cuisine with dishes such as:

spinach yuba maki chawanmushi kabocha yurine tempura burdock root teriyaki goma dofu (sesame tofu) barley miso soup pickled daikon chestnut wagashi

With clearly written step-by-step instructions and insightful cooking tips, he brings the bounties of each season to the home kitchen and shows how satisfying, everyday meals can be made with ease, elegance and pleasure.