*More than 1 million copies sold * New York Times bestseller *
Winner of the James Beard Award and multiple IACP Cookbook Awards *
Available as a Netflix series *
Transform how you prep, cook, and think about food with this visionary
master class in cooking by Samin Nosrat that distills decades of
professional experience into just four simple elements--from the woman
declared "America's next great cooking teacher" by Alice Waters.
Featuring more than 100 recipes from Samin and more than 150
illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Wendy MacNaughton!
In the tradition of The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook Everything
comes Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, an ambitious new approach to cooking.
Chef and writer Samin Nosrat has taught everyone from professional chefs
to middle school kids to author Michael Pollan to cook using her
revolutionary, yet simple, philosophy. Master the use of just four
elements--Salt, which enhances flavor; Fat, which delivers
flavor and generates texture; Acid, which balances flavor; and
Heat, which ultimately determines the texture of food--and anything
you cook will be delicious. By explaining the hows and whys of good
cooking, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will teach and inspire a new generation
of cooks how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen and
cook delicious meals with any ingredients, anywhere, at any time.
Echoing Samin's own journey from culinary novice to award-winning chef,
Salt, Fat Acid, Heat immediately bridges the gap between home and
professional kitchens. With charming narrative, illustrated
walkthroughs, and a lighthearted approach to kitchen science, Samin
demystifies the four elements of good cooking for everyone. Refer to the
canon of 100 essential recipes--and dozens of variations--to put the
lessons into practice and make bright, balanced vinaigrettes, perfectly
caramelized roast vegetables, tender braised meats, and light, flaky
pastry doughs.
Destined to be a classic, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat just might be the last
cookbook you'll ever need.
With a foreword by Michael Pollan.
*Named one of the Best Books of the Year by: NPR, BuzzFeed, The
Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Rachel Ray Every Day, San Francisco
Chronicle, Elle.com, Glamour, Eater, Newsday, The Seattle Times, Tampa
Bay Times, Tasting Table, Publishers Weekly, and more!*
