Description
Art of the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food
Technical
Culinary arts are the cuisine arts of the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. People working in this field – especially in establishments such as restaurants – are commonly called chefs or cooks, although, at its most general, the terms culinary artist and culinarian are also used.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
toastynuttycaramelizedbutteryearthy
Wine Analogy
Like a well-aged Bordeaux with layered complexity
Coffee Analogy
Similar to a medium-roast Ethiopian with floral notes
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to gourmand fragrance accords
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Mesopotamians
Era
circa 1700 BCE
Region
Mesopotamia
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Culinary Applications
French consomméFranceClarification through precise temperature control
Japanese dashiJapanExtraction of umami compounds through controlled infusion
Italian risottoItalyGradual starch release through constant agitation
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherdairynutsshellfish