Book Description
Whats chewy and moist, comes in all shapes and flavors, great for picnics, parties, office treats for coffee break and EASY to prepare? Why, its a mochi dessert - always popular in Hawaii!
In this grand collection of mochi recipes, not only can you find traditional recipes and todays popular mochi desserts all in one cookbook, but also included are entrees, such as Siu Mai with Mochi Rice, Crisp Fried Shrimp, and Mochiko Chicken.
There is also a microwave section for todays busy lifestyle. The average microwave cooking time is around 10 minutes. Best of all, most mochi desserts can be prepared a day ahead and require no refrigeration.
About the Author
Jean Watanabe Hee is a retired elementary teacher who taught at different schools in Hawaii for 34 years; the last 13 years were spent in teaching kindergarten at Aikahi Elementary School in Kailua. She loves teaching and substitutes whenever she can.
Born in Hilo, she was raised in Amauulu Camp I, a sugar plantation community surrounded by canefield. It no longer exists but she has wonderful happy memories of all the loving and caring people there many of whom are still in touch.
She and her husband, Don, have always lived in Kaneohe. They have two daughters and two granddaughters. Now that she is retired she often travels to Maui to babysit and help her daughter, Cheryl, and her family. Her daughter Jennifer lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia.