Description
A world expert in cooking with fire, Hastie is a masterful guide to how important the fire itself is. His narrative and step-by-step instructions explain the '6 stages of fire', the varying properties of types of wood and the optimum temperatures required to get the best out different ingredients. He also references the diverse methods used by different cultures over the centuries that have influenced the way we cook today.
Interwoven through this instructional text, are over 90 recipes for seafood, vegetables, meat and desserts, where he puts theory into practice and shows you how to get the very best result for each dish. The recipes themselves are simple and intended to help you master different techniques and ingredients with delicious results.
Far more than a barbecue cookbook, Finding Fire is an inspiring journey to mastering the art of cooking over a wood fire.
About the Author
Lennox Hastie was born in the UK and trained at the Michelin-starred Asador Etxebarri outside Bilbao, working directly with owner Victor Arguinzoniz. He now runs the internationally acclaimed Firedoor in Sydney, which specialises in in food cooked over wood.
Reviews
It's manly, inspirational stuff... * John Lethlean, The Weekend Australian Magazine *
Lennox Hastie's food is some of the most delicious in the world. But even more than what ends up on the plate, Lennox's passion to share the art of cooking with fire - a love affair that's consumed his life - is intoxicating, exciting and inspiring. On offer here are delicious, practical and unique recipes for starting your own fire-cooking adventure. * Brian McGinn, Executive Producer of Chef's Table *
With fire came the first transformation of food into culture. Lennox Hastie is proof that cooking with fire is so much more than barbecue. It is a primary tool for bringing food culture to the table and making everything, from vegetables to seafood, taste divine. * Massimo Bottura, Osteria Francescana *
The best steak I've ever had in my life was from Lennox at Firedoor in Sydney, Australia. Just a tremendous, tremendous steak. * David Chang, The Dave Chang Show *
By Lennox taking the time to commit some of what he's learned and some of what he's created along the way to paper, these brilliant essential ideas are finding a life outside his head and well beyond the walls of Firedoor. And that's a very fine thing. * Pat Nourse, Melbourne Food & Wine *
If you believe the cliches, the favourite form of cooking in Australia is barbecue, especially shrimps, or "prawns on the barbie". However, this is a far cry from Hastie's cooking techniques, which utilise a vast array of different woods with produce as varied as baby eels and caviar. * Bruce Palling, The Week *
Book Information
ISBN 9781743797327
Author Lennox Hastie
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Hardie Grant Books
Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Weight(grams) 1300g