"Most chefs are pretty rigid. They want you to use exactly what they use, with certain amounts of each ingredient and all ingredients included. Maybe it's the Hawaiian way I was brought up, but that never seemed right to me. Everyone has different tastes and should feel free to mix things the way they like. That's how we do food in Hawai`i."
"So maybe these aren't recipes I'm giving you, but guidelines for how to make dishes that are like the dishes I've had success with. Anyway, take the challenge, be creative, and above all, have fun!"
Copyright © 2005 Sam Choy
