Spanish Chef Adria Unveils Food Of Tomorrow

by Sreeraman on  February 13, 2009 at 3:06 PM Lifestyle News
  •   Print
  •   Share
  •   Comments
  •  Text 
Spanish chef Ferran Adria, the father of so-called molecular gastronomy, has always been ahead of his time and this week he was the undisputed star of the Tokyo Taste "world summit of gastronomy".

Around 20 of the world's top chefs converged on the Japanese capital for the summit, organised by the Hattori culinary school, which drew massive crowds of Japanese foodies.

The Spaniard showed off his latest creation - a machine that can for the first time make a caviar egg with olive oil inside.

The chef at El Bulli near Barcelona - dubbed by Britain's Restaurant magazine as the world's greatest table - pioneered molecular gastronomy which delves into the science behind the food.

Adria's other creations include powdered foie gras, a caramel made of Modena vinegar and a Chinese-style preserved egg with a liquid yolk.

In a technique he calls "spherification," Adria uses a gelling agent to create foods that combine different textures or temperatures.

He showed a mango ravioli and a half-frozen grapefruit, crusty on the outside but juicy on the inside.

He also presented the "caviar egg" machine designed in his laboratory. Using the contraption and some drops of olive oil, he produced small eggs which are solid on the teeth but have a soft interior like caviar.

"Perhaps in 10, 15 or 20 years we can make caviar with this," Adria said.

He said that such inventions should not be seen as science fiction, adding that he could not believe his eyes when in 1992 he saw his first induction cooktop, which heats the pot rather than the plate for more efficient cooking.

Page 1 Page 1 | 2  Next
 Email Email   RSS Feeds RSS Feeds   Print this page Print   Save this page Save   Link Link   Syndicate Syndicate   Comments Comments   Bookmark and Share
 
Comment & Contribute
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters

Notify me when reply is posted
I agree to the terms and conditions
  
If you have a question about health related issues, you can now post it in our Ask An Expert section on our community website Medwonders.com and get answers from our panel of experts.
X

Medwonders Health Network

  • Health News Index
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
News Archive
Date :
Category :
Keyword :
  • News Quick Links
News Central Health Watch
Latest Health News Health In Focus
News Category (500+) Breaking Health News
Popular News Celebrating Life
Health News and Press Release Medindia - Exclusive
News Photo Gallery India Special
News Video Gallery Lifestyle and Wellness
News From Other Resources
News Categories:  
Diabetes Health Center

Lifestyle Related News

» Mystery of 'Disappearing' Tweets Solved » 'Slut Walks' Attract Thousands in Brazil
» Enthusiasm for Tattoos High Among Women » Individuals' Brains 'Tick Together' If They Have Strong Emotions
» Keeping Emotions in Check and Being Resilient Helps to Remain Satisfied With Life » Moral Sense Depends on Type of Activity Being Done at Particular Time
» 'No Scanty Garbs' Campaign UAE Women » Asian Casinos Combat Crooks
Read More >>