The Island Poké Cookbook: Recipes fresh from Hawaiian shores, from poke bowls to Pacific Rim fusion

by James Gould-Porter

Overview

The Hawaiian people have a laid-back love of life, and Island Poké's restaurants committed to sharing this ethos and the authentic flavours from these shores in over 65 recipes.

Poké (pronounced Po-Keh) means to “slice” or “dice” in Hawaiian but it has evolved to become the Hawaiian staple of sliced raw fish served on rice with many condiments and toppings. Fusing the joy of real Hawaiian food, which is a delicious fusion of many cuisines including Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese, South American, Pacific Rim, and even Portuguese influences. The book includes recipes for popular poké dishes sold in the Island Poké restaurant such as classic Spicy Ahi and Golden Beetroot with Chilli Lime Shoyu. There are multicultural Pacific Rim inspired dishes such as Sea Bass Crudo, Teriyaki Salmon Chirashi, and Baja Poke Tostadas. Famous Luau feasting recipes include Pacific Chowder, and Huli Huli Chicken. Finally, a chapter showcasing tropical brunches and bakes includes Açaí Bowls and Courgette and Pecan Loaf.

Published in 2018, this is a new edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788794336
Publisher:	Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date:	04/12/2022
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	653,264
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

James Gould-Porter is a British-born restaurateur who was raised between Hawaii and California. After studying History of Art in Florence he went on to work at renowned auction house Bonhams. In 2012 James made his first foray into the street-food industry selling Tuscan delicacy bolito on London’s Brick Lane. Hooked on the buzz of street-food, he left the art world and bolito behind to focus on his true passion, poké. James trained under an ex-Nobu sushi chef before starting to sell poké in street-food residency Little Feast. With investment from ex-Soho House commercial director Chris Miller, the first Island Poké restaurant opened in Soho in November of 2016 and a second Island Poke restaurant opened in Liverpool Street in July 2017.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The Hawaiian Pantry 8

Poke: Introducing the Island Poké Way 10

Local Island Favourites: Cult dishes loved by the locals 44

Pacific Rim Fusion: Dishes that shape the Pacific's culinary identity 74

Lu'Au Inspired Feasting: Food made for sharing 104

Sides, Salsas & Sauces: Pacific pantry fillers and more 126

Tropical Treats & Tempting Tipples: Island delights to keep you smiling from sunrise to sunset 142

Index 174

Acknowledgements & Picture Credits 176