Books Details
Author : Alex Stupak Pages : 240 pages Publisher : Clarkson Potter Language : ISBN-10
: 0553447297 ISBN-13 : 9780553447293
Books Descriptions
Superstar chef?Alex Stupak's love of real Mexican food changed his life; it caused him
to?quit the world of fine-dining pastry?and open the smash-hit Empell?n Taqueria?in
New York City. Now he'll change the way you make--and think about--tacos forever.?
?TACOS?is a deep dive into the art and craft of?one of Mexico's greatest culinary
exports.?We start by making fresh tortillas from corn and flour,?and variations?that
look to?innovative grains and?flavor infusions.?Next we master salsas, from simple
chopped condiments to?complex moles that simmer for hours and have flavor for
days.?Finally we explore?fillings,?both?traditional and modern--from a?pineapple-
topped pork?al pastor to pastrami with mustard seeds.? ? But?TACOS?is more than a
collection of beautiful things to cook.?Wrapped up?within it?is an argument: Through
these recipes, essays, and sumptuous photographs by Evan Sung, the 3-Michelin-star
veteran makes the case that Mexican food should be as esteemed as the highest
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