Pacific Rim Breakfasts: Morning Dishes From Asia, the Americas, and the Islands Culinary Adventures Book

Wake up with rice, noodles, and quiet, steady flavor.Pacific Rim Breakfasts gathers 60 calm, repeatable morning recipes inspired by Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and coastal cities all along the Pacific Rim. These are not brunch showpieces—they’re the everyday bowls, porridges, eggs, and street-stall favorites people actually eat before work, school, or travel.From plain rice with pickles and tea to soft coconut puddings, street-cart congee, second-day noodle bowls, and “almost-congee” you can make with nothing but an electric kettle, this book shows you how to build breakfasts that are warm, filling, and gentle enough to eat every day.Inside you’ll find:Rice at first light – simple bowls, pickles, and broths that turn a pot of rice into several days of breakfasts.Eggs that stay soft and steady – steamed, jammy, scrambled with soy butter, baked in coconut milk, and folded into leftovers.Fruit, grains, and gentle sweetness – toasted oat porridges, black sesame rice bowls, adzuki-barley breakfast soup, pandan rice pudding, and chia cups.Street corner and hotel room mornings – congee, rice triangles, griddled rolls, rice-paper breakfast wraps, upgraded instant noodles, and kettle-friendly recipes for when your “kitchen” is a mug and an electric kettle.Leftover maps and swap guides – clear notes for turning last night’s rice, noodles, broth, or curry into today’s breakfast without wasting a spoonful.If you love practical, everyday cookbooks that actually earn a spot on your counter, this book sits comfortably beside your other pantry-first favorites:Soups in a Jar: Cozy Meals for Every SeasonHomemade Seasoning Blends: 60 Flavor-Packed MixesChurch Suppers & Potluck Favorites: Recipes from Small-Town KitchensMason Jar Meals: Long-Lasting Pantry Meals Layered for Busy DaysThe Heritage Kitchen: Forgotten Dishes from Old-Fashioned Home TablesTogether, they give you a full toolbox: seasonings, jars, heritage dinners, and now a whole world of Pacific Rim–inspired breakfasts built from rice, leftovers, and a few steady pantry staples.