Description
The Cuisine of Smoked Foods
Book Summary
This book is a practical and comprehensive guide to discovering the culinary potential of smoked foods. With over 250 recipes, the author demonstrates that smoked salmon, cod, trout, tuna, or swordfish can be the stars of simple and tasty dishes. Ideal for cooks looking for quick inspiration, the work focuses on starters, tapas, and salads, and includes chapters dedicated to sauces and bases to facilitate preparation.
What is it about?
The book explores the versatility of smoked products in modern cuisine. Based on the premise that the world is becoming globalized and so is cooking, the author proposes a wide variety of recipes that go beyond classic salmon. It is organized into recipe collections for starters, salads, and tapas, where cod, tuna, and other smoked species are combined with fresh ingredients. In addition, it includes sections on bases (such as pasta, meatballs, or butters) and sauces, which allow the reader to adapt and personalize the preparations.
Main themes
- Cooking with smoked fish and seafood (salmon, cod, tuna, river trout, herring, swordfish).
- Quick and easy recipes for starters, tapas, and salads.
- Techniques for combining smoked foods with other ingredients.
- Preparation of sauces and bases to enhance dishes.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at amateur cooks and gastronomy lovers who wish to experiment with smoked products in a simple way. It is also useful for those looking for quick ideas for appetizers or light meals, and for those who want to expand their culinary repertoire beyond standard preparations.
What this book offers
- More than 250 practical and accessible recipes, focused on starters, salads, and tapas.
- Ideas for utilizing a wide range of smoked fish, not just the most common ones.
- Chapters on bases and sauces that facilitate the personalization of dishes.
- A modern approach that integrates global cuisine into traditional recipes.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jofre Español, Joan
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: GENERAL COOKING AND RECIPES
- Collection: ESCUDELLA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 320 g
Editorial review
A practical and well-structured work that responds to the growing popularity of smoked foods in everyday cooking. Its focus on quick and varied recipes, along with the sections on sauces and bases, makes it a useful resource for those seeking to innovate without complications. Ideal for the audience already familiar with the author from his previous success, "La cuina del calçot".