The Flavor Equation - The Science Of Great Cooking Explained In More Than 100 Essential Recipes - Nik Sharma

The Flavor Equationdemonstrates how to convert approachable spices, herbs, and commonplace pantry items into tasty, simple dishes. In this groundbreaking book, Nik Sharma, scientist, food blogger, and author of the buzz-generating cookbook Season, guides home cooks on an exploration of flavor in more than 100 recipes. * Provides inspiration and knowledge to both home cooks and seasoned chefs * An in-depth exploration into the science of taste * Features Nik Sharma's evocative, trademark photography style The Flavor Equationis an accessible guide to elevating elemental ingredients to make delicious dishes that hit all the right notes, every time. Recipes include Brightness: Lemon-Lime Mintade, Saltiness: Roasted Tomato and Tamarind Soup, Sweetness: Honey Turmeric Chicken Kebabs with Pineapple, Savoriness: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Bonito Flakes, and Richness: Coconut Milk Cake. * A global, scientific approach to cooking from bestselling cookbook author Nik Sharma * Dives deep into the most basic of our pantry items--salts, oils, sugars, vinegars, citrus, peppers, and more * Perfect gift for home cooks who want to learn more beyond recipes, those interested in the science of food and flavor, and readers of Lucky Peach, Serious Eats,Indian-Ish, andKoreatown * Add it to the shelf with cookbooks like The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt; The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefsby Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg; and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cookingby Samin Nosrat.