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Shortcakes with Agar Fruit Gels and Siphon Whipped Cream
Aquarium Pump Bubbles Recipe
Salmon Bites with Tomatillo Agar Fluid Gel Sauce Recipe
Methocel A4C Instant Mushroom Noodles
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Recipe
Orange-Ginger Gel Sheets
Xanthan Strengthened Maple Vinaigrette Recipe
Classic Gelatin Marshmallows
Cherry Whipped Methocel Foam Recipe
Poblano Iota Carrageenan Custard Recipe
Key Lime Siphon Whipped Cream Recipe
Agar Bloody Mary Gel Recipe
Spherified Mango Ravioli Recipe
Papaya Agar Agar Gel Cube Recipe
Xanthan Gum Banana Milkshake Recipe
Xanthan Gum Balsamic Vinegar Syrup Recipe
Soy Lecithin Citrus Air Recipe
Balsamic Vinegar Pearls Recipe
Chipotle Caviar Recipe
Soy Foam Recipe
Papaya Agar Agar Noodles Recipe
Sesame Oil Powder Recipe
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Shortcakes with Agar Fruit Gels and Siphon Whipped Cream
One of my favorite spring dishes is shortcakes with fresh fruits or berries. The other day I decided to take advantage of some great looking berries and made a variety of shortcakes. To make them more modern, and to work on some recipes for my upcoming book, I used some whipping siphon foams and agar agar fruit gels.Read the whole article.
Aquarium Pump Bubbles Recipe
There are many different types of foams you can make using different modernist ingredients and foaming methods. This foam resembles bubbles and is made with xanthan gum and Versawhip that has been aerated with an aquarium pump. It's a pretty unique way to make bubbles and they are very interesting.Read the whole article.
Salmon Bites with Tomatillo Agar Fluid Gel Sauce Recipe
These Mexican inspired salmon bites pack a lot of flavor in a little package. The acidity from the tomatillos compliments the salmon perfectly and the crunch from the fried tortillas adds great texture.Read the whole article.
Methocel A4C Instant Mushroom Noodles
These instant noodles make for an awesome presentation. They are created in the bowl of soup in front of the diner, or the diner can even make the noodles themselves. They are based off of Wylie Dufresne's instant tofu noodles.Read the whole article.
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Recipe
Not all dishes that use modernist ingredients have to be super fancy in-your-face dishes that look like they came from Alinea. This red pepper pesto crustini is a great example. It is a simple, hearty snack that is great when served as an appetizer or set out as hors d'oeuvres.Read the whole article.
Orange-Ginger Gel Sheets
One interesting use of modernist gelling is to create pliable gel sheets. These gel sheets are made by adding a combination of agar agar and gelatin to a flavored liquid and letting it set. The agar and gelatin add both elasticity for strength and a nice brittleness for flavor release. The ratio of the two ingredient will determine the final characteristic of the gel sheets.Read the whole article.
Xanthan Strengthened Maple Vinaigrette Recipe
This is a simple modernist vinaigrette to make and utilizes both xanthan gum and lecithin to strengthen and thicken it. I really like the sweet maple syrup with the tangy balsamic vinegar. This goes well on salads, especially ones with berries. You can also add a little more xanthan gum and use the vinaigrette as a sauce on fish or chicken.Read the whole article.
Classic Gelatin Marshmallows
Marshmallows are a favorite food of children everywhere. These homemade ones are so much better than store bought that there is really no comparison. Whether you want to eat these on smores, in hot cocoa or just plain they will amaze you and your friends.Read the whole article.
Cherry Whipped Methocel Foam Recipe
Modernist foams come in many varieties. They can be made by blending, in a whipping siphon, or even using an aquarium bubbler. This recipe focuses on a different type: whipped foams, specifically whipped Methocel foams.Read the whole article.
Poblano Iota Carrageenan Custard Recipe
This creamy iota carrageenan custard is full of poblano flavor and great as an addition to many different dishes. You can serve it alongside pork chops or pork belly, or even as a side with fish.Read the whole article.
Key Lime Siphon Whipped Cream Recipe
For my father-in-law's birthday we were going to be having mud pie for dessert so I decided to make a key lime whipped cream to go on it. I decided to use my iSi whipping siphon so I could show it off. The process of making traditional whip cream with it is very easy.Read the whole article.
Agar Bloody Mary Gel Recipe
One of the fun things about modernist cooking is changing the textures of common dishes while keeping the flavors the same. This creates almost a confusion in the palate when it's being eaten and the brain recognizes the flavors but not the textures. This recipe creates a solid Bloody Mary gel with agar agar that has applications in various dishes.Read the whole article.
Spherified Mango Ravioli Recipe
One of the most interesting things in molecular gastronomy is spherification. Spherification is basically a process that seals a liquid in a jelly like membrane. There are several ways to accomplish this but in this article we will focus on the method of reverse spherification using calcium lactate and sodium alginate. When the calcium and the sodium alginate come in contact they form a membrane, encapsulating anything inside of it.Read the whole article.
Papaya Agar Agar Gel Cube Recipe
These agar gel cubes are a great way to add a unique visual style to a dish, as well as creating little bursts of papaya. You could use a similar agar recipe to gel many different liquids, depending on the dish you are creating.Read the whole article.
Xanthan Gum Banana Milkshake Recipe
Xanthan gum is a great thickener and can be used with a variety of foods. Making low fat milk shakes is a great way to use it. Here we make a low fat banana milk shake.Read the whole article.
Xanthan Gum Balsamic Vinegar Syrup Recipe
One of the nice things about modernist cuisine is being able to thicken liquids without significantly diluting the flavor of them. There are several ingredients that can do this and here I use xanthan gum to make a balsamic vinegar syrup.Read the whole article.
Soy Lecithin Citrus Air Recipe
Within molecular gastronomy one of the easiest things to experiment with are foams. There are a lot of ingredients that can cause foams, and a lot of variety depending on what type of foam you are trying to make. For my preparation I wanted to make an "air", basically a really, really light foam, similar to the fizzy head you get when you pour soda or a light beer. For this type of foam soy lecithin is perfect.Read the whole article.
Balsamic Vinegar Pearls Recipe
One of the easiest molecular gastronomy recipes to try is by creating "pearls". Most pearls are solid jelly balls that can be used to garnish dishes or as an amuse-bouche.Here we use sweet-sour balsamic vinegar to make pearls that are a great way to add a hit of flavor to many different dishes. The process of making them is even pretty easy.
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Chipotle Caviar Recipe
Using miniature spheres, referred to as caviar, is a great way to add little bursts of flavor to dishes. Here we use a chipotle water but you can use the same technique on any liquid that doesn't contain calcium.Read the whole article.
Soy Foam Recipe
Soy foams are an easy way to get started with molecular recipes and this soy sauce foam recipe is no exception. It's very easy to make and the only special tools are soy lecithin and an immersion blender.Read the whole article.
Papaya Agar Agar Noodles Recipe
Gels are a very common technique in modernist cooking. This modernist recipe uses the gelling properties of agar agar to make papaya noodles. These agar agar noodles are a great addition to a several different dishes and are an easy way to add a touch of flair.Read the whole article.
Sesame Oil Powder Recipe
An easy way to get started with molecular gastronomy or modernist cuisine is through the creation of tapioca maltodextrin powders. Tapioca maltodextrin is simply a extremely fine powder that acts as a thickener when mixed with fat. This modernist recipe focuses on making a sesame oil powder.Read the whole article.
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