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Salt and the Art of Seasoning

From Curing to Charring and Baking to Brining, Techniques and Recipes to Help You Achieve Extraordinary Flavours

James Strawbridge

Aiming to raise the status of salt to ‘essential gourmet ingredient’ James Strawbridge explains that in its unrefined form it offers minerals as well as flavour-enhancing properties. He explores the different types and profiles his favourites before presenting recipes that rely on curing and fermenting, such as beef jerky and kimchi, and dishes such as smoked tofu katsu and salted caramel sauce.  

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Product information:
  • Publisher: Chelsea Green
  • Year: 2023
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 252x194mm
  • ISBN: 9781915294036
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 1.1kg
Product code:
536704
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'A cure and a tonic...a wonderfully gritty book, full of recipes I'd happily bring to the table.' Gill Meller, author of Outside



'[A] worthy and inspirational homage to the most essential ingredient in our pantry.' Tom Hunt, author of Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet



'[The] recipe book that will make all your other recipe books taste better.' The Telegraph



'A paean to the transformative effects of natural salts.' The Observer



A precious and ancient resource used for thousands of years around the world, salt is the essential ingredient that transforms all cooking, elevating flavours from good to great, and from great to unforgettable.



In his stunning new cookbook, chef and TV presenter James Strawbridge shares his passion for this artisan ingredient, from the distinctive tasting notes and profiles of different salts found around the world to useful techniques - such as brining, curing, charring and preserving - that bring out a world of hidden flavours.



Salt and the Art of Seasoning will show you how to choose the right type of salt for the right dish, how to add it at the perfect moment and how to judge the amount to use.



Inside, you'll find:





The Science of Taste
A Salt Sommelier's Guide
What 'season to taste' actually means
James's 'Salt Craft' - from salt blocks to salt baking and smoking salt


With nearly 100 recipes, including:





8 essential flavoured salts from black garlic to red wine
Salted Cornish sardines
Cured egg carbonara
Smoked salted butter
Wild garlic focaccia
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Salt-baked Wild Bass
Minted pea risotto with smoked sea salt Salt Chocolate Truffles with Gorse
Sea G&T with Seaweed Salt and more!


Salt and the Art of Seasoning is destined to become a kitchen essential - just like the humble ingredient it champions.
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