Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat draws on lessons she noticed while cooking at Chez Panisse at the start of her career. In the midst of a busy kitchen, she observed four key principles that chefs repeatedly relied on to improve their food: salt, fat, acid and heat. By learning to control these variables, Samin found the confidence to trust her instincts and cook delicious meals with any ingredients. Her method has also formed the basis of masterclasses designed to help both professionals and amateurs develop the skills to cook more instinctively. Key details Author: Samin Nosrat Centred on four core cooking principles: salt, fat, acid and heat Includes 100 essential recipes with dozens of variations Covers techniques such as balancing vinaigrette, caramelising roasted vegetables and braising stews Synopsis This book presents a simpl...