Molecular Gastronomy – Scientific Cuisine Demystified
Scientific Cuisine Demystified
Samenvatting
Uncover the science of cooking with this International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award finalist – Molecular Gastronomy: Scientific Cuisine Demystified
Molecular Gastronomy: Scientific Cuisine Demystified aims to demystify the intriguing and often mysterious world of cooking that we call molecular gastronomy, or Avangard Nueva Cocina , as Ferran Adriá has called it. This book provides readers with crucial knowledge of the ingredients used to execute the fundamental step–by–step techniques provided and is written to help readers expand their skills in the Molecular Gastronomy area.
Written by a chef who has spent years cultivating his craft,
Molecular Gastronomy: Scientific Cuisine Demystified focuses on introducing the subject to readers and future chefs who have minimal or no experience in the molecular gastronomy of various foods. With its scientific approach,
Molecular Gastronomy: Scientific Cuisine Demystified provides a foundation and platform for experimentation, while delving into new and exciting cooking techniques.
Stunningly illustrated with hundreds of full–color photos of finished dishes and the process along the way, this unique culinary offering breaks down the science of food while introducing future chefs to some of the most innovative techniques used in today′s competitive kitchens.
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<p>Preface</p>
<p>Acknowledgments</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Modern Cooking Evolution and Its Pioneers and Practitioners</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Sanitation and Safety</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Equipment and Tool Identification</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Introduction to Hydrocolloids: New Frontier</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Food Hydrocolloids: Thickeners, Gelling Agents Emulsifiers, and Stabilizers</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Sweeteners, Antioxidants, and Others</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Overview of Techniques</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Small Treats, Hot and Cold</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Surprises</p>
<p>Chapter 10 : Composed Dishes</p>
<p>Chapter 11 : Sweets</p>
<p>Appendix</p>
<p>Weight Conversion Chart</p>
<p>Measurement Conversion of Commonly Used Ingredients</p>
<p>Length Conversion Chart</p>
<p>Temperature Chart</p>
<p>Bibliography and Further Reading</p>
<p>Resources</p>
<p>Index</p>

