Zen Cooking

The Japanese enlightener George Ozawa called his teachings macrobiotics, thereby emphasizing its kinship with the ancient Eastern system of nutrition. Macrobiotic recipes are dishes that correspond to the principles of balance between Yin (calming, cooling) and Yang (warming, invigorating) foods. The focus is on grains, vegetables, and fermented products. Below are 525 recipes for macrobiotic salads, soups, main dishes, desserts, and beverages.