Description
Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Technical
Moto was a molecular gastronomy restaurant in the Fulton River District of Chicago, Illinois known for creating "high-tech" dishes which incorporate elements such as carbonated fruit, edible paper, lasers, and liquid nitrogen for freezing food.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
butterycreamyvanilla-likegreenpotato-like
Taste
umamisweetsavory
Texture
aeratedcrispmeltingfoamy
Wine Analogy
Chardonnay with malolactic fermentation
Coffee Analogy
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Gourmand fragrance with vanilla and caramel notes
Culinary Applications
Edible menuChicagoPrinted with vegetable inks on rice paper
Laser-cooked meatJapanPrecision caramelization
Cryo-frozen herbsSpainInstant aroma preservation
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKoshersoy lecithinagar
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
methylcellulose (gelling agent)calcium lactate (spherification agent)xanthan gum (stabilizer)