What You Need to Know
Wylie Dufresne is an American chef. He was previously the owner of Du's Donuts and the former chef and owner of the wd~50 and Alder restaurants in Manhattan. He now owns Stretch Pizza on 24th Street and Park in Manhattan. Dufresne is a leading American proponent of molecular gastronomy, the movement to incorporate science and new techniques in the preparation and presentation of food.
Steps
- 1.
Eggs Benedict Foam (wd~50 (New York)): Transforms traditional hollandaise into an airy foam using nitrous oxide
- 2.
Deconstructed Nachos (Alder (Manhattan)): Reimagines components through spherification and edible films
- 3.
Shrimp Noodles (Experimental cuisine): Uses transglutaminase to create noodle-like strands from pure shrimp
The Science
Primary Reaction
Gelation of Sodium Alginate