Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys : Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from around the World - Sandor Ellix Katz

A FERMENTATION COOKBOOK FOR EVERY HOME CHEF: The James Beard Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of� The Art of Fermentation travels the globe to celebrate the fermenting recipes, processes, and traditions that inspire him. For over two decades, fermentation expert and bestselling author Sandor Katz has traveled the world, both teaching and learning about the many fascinating and delicious techniques for fermenting foods. Wherever�he's�gone, he has gleaned valuable insights into the cultures and traditions of local and indigenous peoples, whether they make familiar ferments like sauerkraut or less common preparations like natto and koji.� In�Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys, Katz takes readers along with him to revisit these special places, people, and foods.�This cookbook goes far beyond mere general instructions and explores the transformative process of fermentation through:�Detailed descriptions of traditional fermentation techniquesCelebrating local customs and ceremonies that surround�particular fermentsProfiles of the farmers, business owners, and experimenters Katz has met on his journeys�It�contains�over 60 recipes for global ferments, including: Chicha de�jora�(Ecuador), Misa Ono's�Shio-koji, or salt koji (Japan), Doubanjiang�(China), Efo�riro�spinach stew (Nigeria), Whole sour cabbages (Croatia), Chucula�hot chocolate (Colombia)�Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys reminds�us that the magical power of fermentation belongs to everyone, everywhere. Perfect for adventurous foodies, armchair travelers, and fermentation fanatics who have followed Katz's work through the years-from�Wild Fermentation to�The Art of Fermentation to�Fermentation as Metaphor-this book reflects the enduring passion and accumulated wisdom of this unique man, who is arguably the world's most experienced and respected advocate of all things fermented.