Opiniones miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments: a Step-by-Step Guide to Fermenting Grains and Beans

9781612129884 ''Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments is a detailed and informational book on the art of fermentation--recommended for professional chefs and passionate home cooks alike.'' -- Foreword Reviews ''What an exciting new resource for fermentation enthusiasts! Kirsten and Christopher Shockey explain in clear step-by-step detail classic methods from different parts of Asia for fermenting legumes and grains, as well an innovative new applications. The ferments in this book include some of the most complex, technically demanding, and potentially intimidating, but Kirsten and Christopher demystify them and make them readily accessible for home and restaurant kitchens. This book opens the door to amazing culinary adventures and incomparable umami flavors.'' -- Sandor Ellix Katz, Author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation ''The Shockeys have put together a thorough and masterful work that builds on the theme that education and knowledge are essential. There's beauty in the idea that you have to share ferments to make them. Because you have to share knowledge, too, to create it. And within these pages, you'll find a wealth of it.'' -- David Zilber, co-author of The Noma Guide to Fermentation ''Kirsten and Christopher have written a beautifully researched and approachable book for lovers of Asian ferments. This book demystifies the processes and methods for producing foods such as tempeh, miso, and koji, and will enable anyone to make these foods successfully at home or in a professional kitchen. I've been waiting for a book of this magnitude and approachability for a long time. I now have something to keep in my kitchen to guide me down the rabbit hole that is Asian fermented foods.'' -- Jeremy Umansky, larder master, wild food forager, and owner of Larder Delicatessen & Bakery