{"product_id":"the-enlightened-kitchen-fresh-vegetable-dishes-from-the-temples-of-japan-1","title":"The Enlightened Kitchen: Fresh Vegetable Dishes from the Temples of Japan","description":"Nourish body and soul with simple  delicious food from Japans temples.  The Enlightened Kitchen introduces readers to shojin ryori  the traditional vegetarian cooking of Japans Buddhist temples. Shojin food  with its emphasis on fresh  seasonal vegetables  staples such as seaweed  grains and tofu  and natural flavorings rather than chemical additives  is a highly nutritious and delicious alternative to the many unhealthy eating habits of Western society. In addition to its health benefits  the preparation and eating of shojin food in Buddhist temples has great spiritual significance. After spending their days in rigorous selfdiscipline  the monks welcome mealtimes as a soothing respite  both for those preparing the food with loving care and for those eating it withrelaxed enjoyment.  Stunning color photographs accompany more than sixty recipes for soups  salads  tofu and bean dishes  vegetables  rice and desserts. The author  Mari Fujii  married to a Buddhist monk and an expert in shojin food for more than twenty years  presents an array of recipes including: Carrot and Mushroom Soymilk Soup  Steamed Pumpkin and Tofu  Beans and Eggplant with Sesame Dressing  Ginger Rice and Banana Tempura. Her step-by-step instructions are easy to follow  and she has made an effort to use ingredients that are readily available in most good supermarkets. Fujii includes a guide to basic cooking techniques used in the preparation of shojin food  an extensive glossary of ingredients and equipment  and fascinating background information on the history and philosophy of shojin ryori. Perfect for vegans  vegetarians and anyone interested in healthful eating  the dishes from The Enlightened Kitchen will warm our hearts  sustain our souls  and fortify us inside and out.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44901332058165,"sku":"ByrdShop_1568364369","price":43.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_1568364369_bb595d4a-0ffc-4b29-ab6b-a66182fa63ba.jpg?v=1769001268","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-enlightened-kitchen-fresh-vegetable-dishes-from-the-temples-of-japan-1","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}