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Explore Hawaiis diverse culinary heritage through 100+ flavor-packed, approachable, plant-based recipes for local Hawaii favorites from the bestselling author ofAloha Kitchen.
When Hawaii-born Alana Kysar returned home as an adult, Mauis flourishing farmers markets and community crop shares inspired her to create veggie-centric spins on beloved local dishes. Hawaii’s most iconic foods came to life with vibrant freshness and satisfying new textures.Aloha Veggiesbrings this evolution of local Hawaii food to your kitchen, offering simple, irresistible, and nutritious recipes for everyday meals.
Alanas equation for a balanced veg-forward meal is based on the local Hawaii plate lunch: Main + Starch + Side = Complete Meal, plus a bonus sweet, of course. The recipes inAloha Veggiesare organized by classic local flavors and dishesfrom Mochiko, Loco Moco, and Adobo to Fried Rice, Poke, and Potato Mac Saladeach with four variations to try.Classic Mochikosets you up with the batter typically used for fried chicken, tweaked to accommodate any veggies you please.
For a twist, try Ginger-yorSesame-y Mochikovariations. PairCabbage Adobo with Butternut Squash and Black Lentilswith someMushroomy Rice and an Everyday Quickle. Next week, tryBraised Miso Eggplant with Pan-Seared Crispy Rice and Namasu Sweet Potato Salad. Since no meal is complete without a treat, Kysar offers a rainbow of variations on favorite local Hawaii desserts from Passion Fruit Chiffon CaketoUbe Butter Mochiand more.
Alongside mouthwatering recipes, Kysar profiles farms and farmers growing some of her favorite produce, encouraging a renewed connection to the land and the people who grow our food.Aloha Veggiesreveals the limitless possibilities that arise when you center vegetables on your plate, inspiring a new generation of home cooks in Hawaii and beyond.
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