Techniques
Traditional Roman garum is a fermented fish sauce produced by brining fish with salt and aging for months.
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Churro frying is a Latin American and South American culinary technique that involves frying dough in hot oil to create a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
A roasting method where sugar is added mid-process, creating a protective caramelized layer that alters flavor and shelf life.
Fermented fruit preserves are produced by lactic acid bacterial fermentation of high‑sugar fruit, followed by a brief heat shock that sets a low‑methoxyl pectin gel.
Curing preserves meats and fish by combining salt, sugar, nitrites, and smoke to lower water activity, adjust pH, and introduce antimicrobial compounds.
Vegetable cell walls break down in lipid medium, releasing volatile compounds and developing complex flavor foundations.
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A decorative crimping technique that seals empanada dough while creating distinctive edge patterns.