'Moko and Omar are as generous and gifted as writers as they are as cooks and this is a book
to both cook from and read through.' - Dorie Greenspan 'Might just prompt a return trip to
Paris.' - T: The New York Times Style Magazine Recreate the eclectic dishes and intimate
atmosphere of one of Paris's most beloved restaurants Imagine stepping into a tiny bustling
café in the heart of Paris where the scent of a just-baked pear tart mingles with the rich
aroma of slow-cooked lamb. You have entered Mokonuts a restaurant like no other. Moko Hirayama
and Omar Koreitem the couple behind Mokonuts are not just chefs - they are culinary
storytellers with a rich multicultural background. Their food blends Middle Eastern warmth
Japanese precision French and Italian flavors and American comfort creating dishes that are
as effortlessly sophisticated as they are approachable. Mokonuts invites home cooks to recreate
the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere in their own kitchens. Divided into five sections -
Morning Appetizers Mains Larder and Sweet - the book reveals how to easily recreate 100
delicious dishes that put this buzzy restaurant on the map. Recipes range from Labneh Toast
Shrimp with Romesco and Corn Relish and Pork Chops with Borlotti Beans and Datterini Tomatoes
to Fluffy Banana Chocolate Cake and Rhubarb Crostata. The book wouldn't be complete without
recipes for the restaurant's legendary cookies with distinctive flavor combinations such as
Tahini and Black Sesame Aosa Coconut and Rye Cranberry and Dark Chocolate. Filled with
vibrant photography and insightful writing this beautifully designed cookbook captures what
makes Mokonuts so special: creativity warmth a global perspective and a talent for
hospitality.
