Okinawans in Hawaii, Uchinanchu in Hawaii, Uchinanchu, Uchinaanchu, Okinawan, Hawaii, Food, Diet, Okinawan Religion, Style & Clothing, Textiles, Awamori, Ceramics, Lacquerware, Music & Dance, Uchinaaguchi 

"This book is being released as Hawaii celebrates one hundred years since the first Okinawan immigrants arrived in Hawaii. The culture they brought with them enriches our island community. 'Okinawan Mixed Plate: Generous Servings of Culture, Customs and Cuisine' is Hui O Laulima's contribution to Hawaii's multicultural potluck"--From Preface.

Table of Contents:
Mahalo to a special friend -- Okage sama de...ukaji debiru -- Preface -- Table of contents -- Culture & customs -- Okinawa: a long, rich history -- Okinawan religion: honoring ancestors -- Genealogy: in search of self -- Uchinaguchi: language of the heart -- Uchinaguchi katayabira: let's speak Okinawan -- Tattoos: a woman's story -- Conserving culture in coiffure -- Okinawan textiles: a tapestry of culture and history -- Udui: dances of Ryukyu -- Music of the Golden Age of Ryukyu -- Festivals: honoring Okinawan tradition -- Lacquerware: more beautiful with time -- Ceramic treasures -- The roots of Okinawan karate in Hawaii -- Food for a healthy life -- Awamori: a hearty "kari!" to the spirit of Okinawa -- Cuisine -- Helpful hints -- Equivalent measurements -- Soup -- Salad -- Pork -- Champuru (Okinawan stir-fry) -- Tofu -- Fish -- Obon -- Vegetable -- Rice -- Dessert -- Okinawan sweet potato (tumai kuru) -- Microwave -- Glossary -- Index of Recipes -- Mahalo...ippe nihe debiru..thank you -- Notes on contributors.