The Flavor Equation - Nik Sharma

Go beyond recipes in this groundbreaking and bestselling guide to elevating elemental ingredients to make delicious dishes that hit all the right notes, every time. From Nik Sharma, author of Season and Veg-table, host of America's Test Kitchen's Flavor Forward, and winner of the 2023 IACP Trailblazer Award."The Flavor Equation deserves space on the shelf right next to Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat as a titan of the how-and-why brigade."—The New YorkerAroma, texture, sound, emotion—these are just a few of the elements that play into our perceptions of flavor. In a completely unique and accessible way, Nik Sharma takes readers on an in-depth exploration into the science of taste and demonstrates how to convert approachable spices, herbs, and commonplace pantry items into tasty, simple dishes.With more than 100 recipes paired with illustrations, anecdotes, and Sharma's evocative, trademark food photography and styling, The Flavor Equation is a knockout volume that provides inspiration and essential knowledge to both home cooks and seasoned chefs.Recipes, divided into seven sections, include:Brightness: Lemon-Lime MintadeBitterness: Chocolate Miso Bread PuddingSaltiness: Roasted Tomato and Tamarind SoupSweetness: Honey Turmeric Chicken Kebabs with PineappleSavoriness: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Bonito FlakesFieriness: Chicken LollipopsRichness: Coconut Milk CakeA cookbook that offers a new way of looking at food, this is the perfect gift or self-purchase for home cooks who ar
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