Momofuku (cookbook)

Momofuku (ISBN 030745195X) is a cookbook by American award winning chef David Chang and The New York Times food writer Peter Meehan. The book was released in October 2009 by Clarkson Potter, a subsidiary of Random House. In addition to describing unique Asian-American recipes centered around the ramen noodle, the book tells the trials and tribulations of launching Chang's popular New York City restaurants. Chang, a three-time James Beard Award winner, gives a colorful behind the scene description of food preparation in a busy restaurant kitchen. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The book is illustrated by photo journalist Gabriele Stabile with images of the dishes and the scenes of the chef and staff in the restaurants. ^[4]

Momofuku

Contents

The book has three chapters--Noodle Bar, Ssam Bar, and Ko--named after Momofuku's New York City restaurants. Each part describes the history of a restaurant and features recipes from the establishment. ^[4] When writing about the recipes, Chang credits the team of people who actually developed them. ^[5]

See also

• David Chang

References

1. ^ McClaughlin, Katy (23 October 2009). "Recipe for an Outrageous Cookbook". The Wall Street Journal (New York, New York: Dow Jones & Company, Inc.): pp. W4. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704107204574471561810281526.html. Retrieved 20 April 2010. 
2. ^ Bonisteel, Sara (4 November 2009). "'Momofuku' - Cookbook Spotlight". Slashfood (AOL Inc). http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/04/momofuku-cookbook-spotlight/. Retrieved 20 April 2010. 
3. ^ "Asian-Inspired Meal from Superstar Chef". CBS News (New York, New York: CBS). 12 December 2009. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/12/earlyshow/saturday/main5971051.shtml. Retrieved 21 April 2010. 
4. ^ ^{a b} Rao, Tejal (15 October 2009). "A Book That Causes Noodle Cravings". The Atlantic (Washington, DC: The Atlantic Monthly Group). http://www.theatlantic.com/food/archive/2009/10/a-book-that-causes-noodle-cravings/28467/. Retrieved 21 April 2010. 
5. ^ Galarneau, Andrew Z. (04 November 2009). "A surprisingly honest restaurant cookbook". The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York: The Buffalo News). http://www.buffalonews.com/2009/11/04/849734/a-surprisingly-honest-restaurant.html. Retrieved 21 April 2010. ^{[dead link]}