The extraordinary cuisine of Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez of Central, one of the most admired emerging talents in the culinary world
This exquisite monograph from acclaimed Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez follows the innovative and exciting tasting menu at his signature restaurant, Central, in Lima. Organized by altitude, each chapter highlights recipes, food, and documentary photographs, together with personal essays. His journeys and life as a chef are motivated by his insatiable curiosity and passion for the biodiversity of his land.
"At Central we cook ecosystems." —Virgilio Martínez

Central

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Gill, Nicholas

Martínez, Virgilio

Cooking Education & Reference

Phaidon Press

The growing popularity of Peruvian cuisine throughout the world has made Lima, the capital of Peru, a destination city for food lovers. Virgilio Martinez is the most famous young chef in Peru. His restaurant Central, in Lima, is among the best in the world and he has opened two LIMA restaurants in the heart of London. With this collection of more than 100 of Virgilio's fuss-free, contemporary recipes you can cook this fresh, vibrant, healthy food at home using your local fish, meat and vegetables - plus the superfoods for which Peruvian food is renowned.

LIMA cookbook: Peruvian Home Cooking

Bianchi, Luciana

Regional & International

Mitchell Beazley

"This incredible cookbook is truly extraordinary" - Gordon Ramsay "An epic tribute to the many beautiful cultures and communities of Latin America" - José Andrés A Travel + Leisure Best Fall 2021 Cookbook The most comprehensive and varied selection of recipes ever published from one of the most fascinating and diverse regions of the world - under the tutelage of globally renowned Peruvian chef, Virgilio Martínez Rarely has the incredible range of cuisines from Mexico's tropical coasts to the icy islands at the foot of South America been documented as comprehensively as in this collection. Global star chef and Peruvian sensation Virgilio Martínez curates, with a personal deep dive into each region's food culture, culinary delicacies, and local ingredients. The result: more than 600 remarkable recipes that bring to life the vibrancy of Latin America and its myriad influences - indigenous, European, Asian, and beyond. Discover traditional and popular recipes for home cooks from Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela, with dishes ranging from iconic - Empanadas, Tamales, Arepas, Tortillas, Quesadillas, and Tacos - to lesser-known specialties - Chilean Disco Fries, Nicaraguan Squash Stew, and Ecuadorian Easter Soup.

The Latin American Cookbook

"America Latina: Gastronomâia documenta la gastronomâia y la cultura de una de las regiones geogrâaficas mâas extraordinarias del planeta. Desde el Râio Grande hasta el Cabo de Hornos, este territorio es diverso y complejo. La tierra y la costa ofrecen una despensa casi infinita de ingredientes que han dado lugar a preparaciones mundialmente famosas, como las empanadas, las arepas, el mole, las tortillas, los tamales, los tacos o la caipiriäna. El chef Virgilio Martâinez con Nicholas Gill y Mater Iniciativa ha recopilado una colecciâon de recetas que se elaboran desde la frontera norte de Mâexico hasta el sur de Argentina. Con magnificas fotografâias de estos platos e impresionantes paisajes, America Latina: Gastronomâia es un recorrido sorprendente por este lugar âunico."--Back cover.

América Latina. Gastronomía (The Latin American Cookbook) (Spanish Edition)

Umami is described as a pleasant savory taste imparted by glutamate, a type of amino acid which occurs naturally in many foods including meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy products. As the taste of umami itself is subtle and blends well with other tastes to expand and round out flavors, most people don't recognize umami when they encounter it, but it plays an important role in making food taste delicious. Umami is considered the fifth taste, in addition to sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. In Umami, ten of today's most renowned chefs explain how they discovered this fifth taste and the ways in which it has had an impact on their cooking. Two of the chefs are Japanese (Nobu and Murata), but the others come from around the world: the U.S. (Anthony and Kinch), the U.K. (Blumenthal and Cursan,), France (Bourdas and Nagae), and Peru (Martinez and Schiaffiano). Despite their diverse backgrounds and locations, however, they all have in common an understanding and appreciation of umami, and the unique ways in which they're able to use it to maximize the exquisite flavors of their culinary creations. For each of the eight main contributors, there's a two-page color spread featuring a personal essay about umami, and photos of the chef and his restaurant. Then the chef presents four recipes that showcase the fabulous umami-rich dishes that have earned his establishment its Michelin star(s). The recipes incorporate fresh, local ingredients and use no butter or oil, so they are healthy as well as sublimely delicious. An additional section of the book showcases pastry, as two of today's leading pastry chefs weigh in on how umami plays a role in their baking. Recipes for both savory and sweet treats are included. The book also includes information about the history and science of umami, written by two leading experts on the subject, John Prescott, Ph.D. of Taste Matters Research and Consulting, and Ole Mouritsen, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark and author of Seaweeds and Sushi: Food for the Eye, the Body, and the Soul. The gorgeous photos throughout are by Akira Saito, the photographer for Edomae Sushi, published by Kodansha in 2010.

Umami: The Fifth Taste

Anthony, Michael

BLUMENTHAL, Heston

Bourdas, Alexandre

Kinch, David

Japan Publications Trading

Lima: Cocina peruana

Neo Person

This book invites the reader, through stunning photographs and stories, to enter a journey that will forever and completely strengthen the link with what we eat. It will also help everyone understand that a dish represents more than its ingredients and recipe, but also reflects a deep and intricate relationship with the environment. Written by some of the top chefs in the world, this book offers a deep dive into the connection we have with food and the environment.

MIL (Spanish Edition)

Travel

León, Pia

Martinez, Malena

Food, Lodging & Transportation

CATAPULTA

This book invites the reader, through stunning photographs, stories, and more, to enter a journey that will forever and completely strengthen the link with what we eat. It will also help everyone understand that a dish represents more than its ingredients and recipe, but also reflects a deep and intricate relationship with the environment.

Cooking by Ingredient

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