
Dos Palillos: A Culinary Conversation with Japan and Asia by Albert Raurich is a beautifully crafted book that explores the creative meeting point between Japanese cuisine and the wider culinary traditions of Asia. Raurich, a former head chef at the world-famous elBulli, brings his experience and curiosity to every page, combining Japanese techniques with influences from Southeast Asia to create dishes that are thoughtful, refined, and full of flavour. This 424-page hardcover book captures the story behind his acclaimed restaurant Dos Palillos, often described by Ferran Adrià as the most important Asian restaurant outside Asia. Filled with detailed recipes, insights into authentic ingredients, and a deeper understanding of Asian food culture, this is both a cookbook and an inspiring culinary journey.
Content Highlights:
- This English-language edition features over 400 pages of recipes, photography, and commentary.
- It includes original dishes inspired by Japanese izakaya dining and Asian street food traditions.
- Readers gain valuable insight into Japanese ingredients, cooking methods, and the artistic philosophy behind Raurich’s approach to fusion cuisine.
- The book also explores the evolution of Dos Palillos as a restaurant and its cultural influence on modern Asian dining in Europe.
- Hardcover
- Pages: 424
- Language: English
- Published: 2018