Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Sous Vide: The Authoritative Guide to Low Temperature Precision Cooking

Although sous vide cooking is not as "sexy" as some of the other modernist techniques it has two huge advantages for both the novice and experienced cook. Most importantly it will allow you to significantly increase the quality and consistency of the dishes you create on a daily basis. And for those of you whose lives are harried, the sous vide technique also allows you to create remarkable meals while working around your hectic schedule.Sous vide is a simple and extremely effective way to cook. This book covers every step of the sous vide process, from seasoning, sealing, and temperature control to how to determine the times and temperatures needed to turn out great food. There are also extensive write ups for the main types of food including steak and red meat, pork, fish and shellfish, eggs, fruits and vegetables, and more. After reading this book you will be able to consistently prepare great food with a minimal amount of effort.The bulk of this book is the more than 85 recipes it contains. You can skim the recipes looking for something that inspires you, or turn to a specific recipe to learn all about how to cook the cut of meat it features.… (more)