Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Guest: Samin Nosrat, author of “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” Following a recipe is a worthy goal, but is it really knowing how to cook? Chef Samin Nosrat says the alchemy of cooking is all about knowing when a dish needs more salt, a squeeze of lemon, or a little more heat, just by the look, smell, or taste of it. Helping others understand that is the goal of her new cookbook, “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.” In it, Nosrat boils down her vast experience from the best kitchens of the world – including training with legendary chef Alice Waters at Chez Panisse – into the four essential elements of good cooking: salt, fat, acid, heat. Master them and Nostrat says you’ll be able to make a delicious dish in no time, without a recipe.