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The story of Hawaiian cooking, by a two-timeTop Cheffinalist and Fan Favorite, through 100 recipes that embody the beautiful cross-cultural exchange of the islands.

Evenwhenhe was winning accolades and adulation for his cooking, two-timeTop Cheffinalist Sheldon Simeon decided to drop what he thought he wassupposedto cook as a chef.He dedicated himself instead to the local Hawaii food that feeds his ohanahis family and neighbors. With uncomplicated, flavor-forward recipes, he shows us the many cultures that have come to create the cuisine of his beloved home: the native Hawaiian traditions, Japanese influences, Chinese cooking techniques, and dynamic Korean, Portuguese, and Filipino flavors that are closest to his heart.

Through stunning photography, poignant stories, and dishes like wok-fried poke, pork dumplings made with biscuit dough, crispy cauliflower katsu,and charred huli-huli chicken slicked with a sweet-savory butter glaze,Cook Real Hawaiiwill bring a true taste of the cookouts, homes, and iconic mom and pop shops of Hawaii into your kitchen.