Advantages: Wonderfully Presented Book Disadvantages: Some Recipes havent got a photo, so you cant tell what they look like
Rick Steins Seafood is a hardback recipe book, which explains step by step how to prepare and cook fish.
-INTRODUCTION (of book)-
The initial introduction of the book includes:
a) Buying the fish it explains how to check to see if the fish is fresh, this includes checking that the eyes are clear and bright, checking the skin to make sure it is shiny and that slime is a good sign! It also tell how fresh fish smell of the sea and not of fish.
... ...be kept for long in your normal fridge, as its not cold enough.
c) Buying Crustaceans this includes buying crabs, lobsters and prawns, they can be bought live or cooked, and it also tells you how to see if they are good quality.
d) Useful equipment for fish cooking this part gives you an idea of the equipment you might use, including knives, a fish kettle (for poaching), a deep fat fryer, a fish slice, a pestle and mortar, kitchen scissors, ...
KerriLou 13.01.2003 (14.01.2003)
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Advantages: shows how to prepare fish Disadvantages: not every recipe has a photo to accompany it
...bass and Singapore Chilli Crab. Rick explains in detail with pictures how to prepare different fish which is really useful if you've ever wanted to cook something and not known how to actually prepare the thing!! I think this book would make a great present but the cost differs depending on where you go. Try searching the net for a better deal. Rick Steins anecdotes always bring a smile to my face which has to be worth something?! It's the sort of ... ...know how to describe it. My only complaint is that some of the recipes don't have photographs so it's difficult to see what you're trying to aim for. The pictures that are included however are fantastic and look good enough to eat!!! This book actually accompanies a TV series buti think that's finished so if you liked the series, i recommend this book. ...
Aldanti 06.11.2002
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