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Four elements that make any dish good
2017Steady paceWarm
What it is about
Samin Nosrat teaches that good cooking rests on salt, fat, acid and heat. She explains each one with notes, recipes and illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton. The book was adapted into a Netflix series.
Who will enjoy it
Beginners and cooks who want to improve.
What you will get
Won a James Beard Award.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Cooking basics · Technique · Illustrated
Length
475 pages · ≈ 14 h
More about this book
Characters
Samin Nosrat.
Setting
Kitchens from California to Italy.
What makes it different
A framework for cooking by taste rather than recipe.
Feel
Friendly, clear and encouraging.
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