From ordinary to stunning | How to make home cooking glow with advanced flavor?

do you always feel a little less passionate when facing pots and pans every day? in fact, the real delicacy does not come from complicated procedures, but lies in whether we have mastered the right "feeling". This "cooking" is not an ordinary cookbook, it is a key to open the door of cooking. Here, you will learn to break away from the traditional framework and look at each seemingly simple dish with a deeper perspective.

whether it is frying and braising, or stir-frying and boiling, "cooked dishes" will tell you what is the instant temperature that determines success or failure, and which seasonings can be layered to form a rich taste experience. You will find that it only takes a little more patience and observation to make the ordinary food on the table look forward.

The art of material selection | High-quality raw materials are the fundamental starting point for good taste

Without good ingredients, no matter how clever you are, you can't reverse Gan Kun. Many experienced chefs know that before entering the market, they must first understand what is best for today's batch of goods. This book will not only teach you how to see through the freshness of fish and shrimp at a glance and judge the ripe time of melons and fruits, but also show you the unique flavor protagonist of each season.

the tender bamboo shoots are the most plump in spring, the most suitable cold mix in summer, the mushroom season in autumn, and the nutrition of roots and stems in winter... following the season to purchase, you can not only eat the freshest food, but also adjust the body function according to the natural law, and realize the double harvest of diet and health.

Flavoring Philosophy | More Than a Game of Salt and Soy Sauce

Many people think that cooking is to add seasonings in order, but people who really know the business know that it is much more complicated to produce delicious taste than imagined. The book details a soul mate like bean paste with a thick aroma, Thai fish sauce that makes the whole plate of seafood immediately alive, and the use of lemon juice, a natural freshness artifact.

In addition, several basic seasoning equations suitable for almost any occasion are summarized. Whether it's used to marinate meat, stew soup, or eat it directly with water, these golden ratios will make your work stand out.

The power of kitchen utensils | Double the efficiency and get twice the result with half the effort

If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. Whether you are a small white who has just started to learn how to cook or a gourmet who has accumulated a lot of practical experience, the list of various tools mentioned in "cooking" should not be missed. The author has personally selected a number of good helpers with high cost performance and strong practical recommend for everyone.

In addition to the traditional tool cutting board, now the market has emerged a lot of intelligent new products are also worth a try. For example, the multifunctional rice cooker can help you complete a variety of cooking tasks without supervision. Air fryer can greatly reduce fat intake but still keep crisp taste. Using them, you can handle other things while waiting for the food to come out, worry-free and efficient.

Local Taste Replication | Taste Sifang Cuisine without leaving home

have you ever thought of making an authentic spicy Sichuan mapo tofu at home? or try the signature steamed sea bass with soy sauce in Hong Kong style tea restaurant? this book specially selects a number of representative local specialties for in-depth analysis.

it doesn't matter even if the raw materials from other places are not easy to find. the editor has prepared some suggestions for minor changes according to local conditions. With a little variation, you can also enjoy the exotic flavor of the original juice at home.

table aesthetics formation note | a good dish should be able to speak

Food should not only taste good, but also look good to be attractive. To this end, "cooking" has set up a special section to talk about the knowledge of dressing up. How to put it in order to highlight the sense of hierarchy? What kind of tableware match can better foil the charm of the main course? These questions can be found in the answer.

In addition, if you often need to entertain relatives and friends for dinner, the holiday banquet layout guide provided inside is definitely worth collecting and storing. Just put a little effort into embellishing the tabletop atmosphere and you'll be impressed.

Failure is also a gift | Every mistake is an opportunity for progress

No one is born to cook good dishes. Behind every success, there may be countless tragic experiences. Don't lose heart! In this part of the content, many real users have encountered potholes and their experience of how to climb out step by step.

Instead of being afraid of making mistakes, try new combinations bravely. Maybe one day, you will accidentally invent your own unique secret book? After all, innovation is never an overnight thing, only constant exploration can make a breakthrough.