"The bible for all chefs."
—Paul Bocuse
Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by Food Arts magazine, The Professional Chef is the classic kitchen reference that many of America's top chefs have used to understand basic skills and standards for quality as well as develop a sense of how cooking works. Now, the ninth edition features an all-new, user-friendly design that guides readers through each cooking technique, starting with a basic formula, outlining the method at-a-glance, offering expert tips, covering each method with beautiful step-by-step photography, and finishing with recipes that use the basic techniques.
The new edition also offers a global perspective and includes essential information on nutrition, food and kitchen safety, equipment, and product identification. Basic recipe formulas illustrate fundamental techniques and guide chefs clearly through every step, from mise en place to finished dishes.
- Includes an entirely new chapter on plated desserts and new coverage of topics that range from sous vide cooking to barbecuing to seasonality
- Highlights quick reference pages for each major cooking technique or preparation, guiding you with at-a-glance information answering basic questions and giving new insights with expert tips
- Features nearly 900 recipes and more than 800 gorgeous full-color photographs
Covering the full range of modern techniques and classic and contemporary recipes, The Professional Chef, Ninth Edition is the essential reference for every serious cook
1. For the Seitan, heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over low heat. Add the shallots and jalapenos and saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and saute until aromatic, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
2. Add the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and cilantro. Pulse until smooth. If the mixture is too thick and pasty, add water 1 tbsp/15 mL at a time to create a thick marinade.
3. Transfer the mixture to a shallow hotel pan, and add the seitan. Turn coat each piece. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
4. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
5. For the peanut sauce, heat the peanut oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Stir in the curry paste and turmeric until the mixture bubbles slightly, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk, stock, lime juice, and chili sauce and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. When the liquid begins to bubble, remove from the heat and continue to stir for 1 minute. Add the peanuts, and reserve for service.
7. Thread the marinated seitan onto the skewers. Grill the seitan until nicely browned and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes
