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The Flavor Equation
The Flavor Equation: The Science of Great Cooking Explained in More Than 100 Essential Recipes | Nik Sharma
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Aroma, texture, sound, emotionthese are just a few of the elements that play into our perceptions of flavor. The Flavor Equation demonstrates how to convert approachable spices, herbs, and commonplace pantry items into tasty, simple dishes. In this groundbreaking book, Nik Sharma, scientist, food blogger, and author of the buzz-generating cookbook Season, guides home cooks on an exploration of flavor in more than 100 recipes. Provides inspiration and knowledge to both home cooks and seasoned chefs An in-depth exploration into the science of taste Features Nik Sharma's evocative, trademark photography style The Flavor Equation is an accessible guide to elevating elemental ingredients to make delicious dishes that hit all the right notes, every time. Recipes include Brightness: Lemon-Lime Mintade, Saltiness: Roasted Tomato and Tamarind Soup, Sweetness: Honey Turmeric Chicken Kebabs with Pineapple, Savoriness: Soba Noodles with Mushrooms and Walnut Sauce, and Richness: Coconut Milk Cake. A global, scientific approach to cooking from bestselling cookbook author Nik Sharma Dives deep into the most basic of our pantry itemssalts, oils, sugars, vinegars, citrus, peppers, and more Perfect gift for home cooks who want to learn more beyond recipes, those interested in the science of food and flavor, and readers of Lucky Peach, Serious Eats, Indian-Ish, and Koreatown Add it to the shelf with cookbooks like The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji Lpez-Alt; The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg; and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat.
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I have a little video talking about this cookbook: The Flavor Equation by Nik Sharma:
https://youtu.be/Aed7YLtXOU8

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Some folks notice a strange, rancid, “fishy” taste after the canola oil is heated, which is probably due to the breakdown of unsaturated fatty acids during heating.

[🙋‍♀️ I‘m one of those people who finds canola oil unpleasantly fishy. Are you?]

AlaMich I‘ve noticed it in canola oil sprays. Makes for unpleasant popcorn! 3y
Lindy @AlaMich Yep. 🐟🌽🤢 3y
Prairiegirl_reading I very much dislike canola oil! 3y
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Scientists have gathered data that identifies potential taste receptors for fat as well as mechanisms to explain how fat might be the sixth primary taste, called oleogustus.

DivineDiana Interesting! 3y
Lindy @DivineDiana It makes sense to me. Fat makes everything taste better, even if it‘s not one of the official tastes. 3y
DivineDiana It certainly does! 3y
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I made dhal makhani from the tagged cookbook but I didn‘t light anything on fire to give it smokiness. (Float a small metal bowl with ghee in it on the dhal, light a piece of charcoal, drop it in the ghee and cover the pot with its lid.) For simplicity‘s sake, I used a few drops of liquid smoke. 🔥

KateReadsYA That looks delicious 3y
sarahbarnes Sounds much more straightforward. 😂 3y
Lindy @KateReadsYA Thanks! I make dhal with red lentils every other week; it was a nice change to make a different kind of dhal. 3y
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Lindy @sarahbarnes Yes indeedy doody 😁 3y
LeahBergen I love dhal! 3y
Lindy @LeahBergen So good, so simple. 😊 3y
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I tried a recipe from the tagged cookbook: Roasted Butternut Squash + Pomegranate Molasses Soup. Verdict: yum!

DivineDiana And I am saying Yum, just looking at this photo! 🥣❤️👏🏻 3y
Cathythoughts Yes ! Yum ❤️ 3y
5feet.of.fury Oooh that sounds interesting! Looks great 3y
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TrishB That sounds lovely. 3y
Soubhiville Oh wow, sounds wonderful! 3y
Lindy @DivineDiana @Cathythoughts @5feet.of.fury @TrishB @Soubhiville Butternut squash soup is so easy and I make it often but I never thought of using pomegranate molasses in it before. 3y
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