Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat | Samin Nosrat

A beautifully illustrated and visionary guide that distils decades of professional experience into four simple elements: salt, fat, acid, and heat. With this essential cookbook, chef and writer Samin Nosrat shows how mastering these fundamentals will set you free from recipes forever.

Inspired by her time at Chez Panisse, Samin shares how salt enhances flavour, fat delivers richness and texture, acid balances, and heat determines the final result. Through her warm storytelling, clear explanations, and over 150 hand-drawn illustrations and infographics, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat makes the science of good cooking approachable and joyful.

Packed with 100 essential recipes and countless variations, this modern classic will help you create delicious meals with confidence — anytime, anywhere.