Deze chef-kok combineert meesterlijk de traditionele Catalaanse keuken met avant-gardistische technieken, gedreven door uitgebreid onderzoek. Hij verkent voortdurend nieuwe methoden en herontdekt tegelijkertijd eeuwenoude recepten om klassieke gerechten te herinterpreteren. Zijn innovatieve culinaire benadering wordt gekenmerkt door de toepassing van moderne technieken en een diep respect voor de culinaire geschiedenis. Het resultaat is een onderscheidende eetervaring die traditionele smaken naar een hoger niveau tilt.
An amazing book, this is the definitive work about El Celler de Can Roca. Fully illustrated throughout, it gathers the thoughts of writer Josep Maria Fonalleras in a day at El Celler. Here is the history, philosophy, techniques, values, sources of inspiration, creative processes, of this band of extraordinary chefs with over 90 detailed recipes.
Cook with Joan Roca teaches step-by-step, with over 2,000 photographs, the main techniques for preparation, cooking and preservation of foods. He also explains the essential basics and foundations of culinary skills. It is a small culinary encyclopedia.This book shares twenty-five years of professional knowledge in an easy, visual and educational boiling, frying, curing, pickling, blanching, marinating, grilling, smoking, and many other essential techniques that you can put into practice with a selection of easy, delicious recipes. This is a definitive guide to the secrets of cooking.The book demonstrates every aspect of how to organize the weekly shop, the basic tools, the essential cuts, taking care of food, seasonal products, tricks and advice to optimize your cooking and the best way to conserve ingredients, plus a selection of simple recipes that put all the techniques described in the book into practice.In these pages one of the world’s greatest chefs teaches you everything you need to know to become a truly accomplished culinary professional.