MATERIA: essential formulations
Flavor, texture, and aroma are not accidental; they are intentional. Materia is our collection of essential building blocks—the foundational pastes, cures, and ferments that give a dish its gravity.
Whether it is a single-origin spice or a complex mole base, these archives provide the ideas to transform an ordinary recipe into an unexpected dish. Materia is your departure point.
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The Shared Flame: Tacos, Dürüms & The Dialogue of Street Food
One is born from the griddles of Mexico, the other from the rotisseries of the Levant. A study on the shared vocabulary of smoke and spice, featuring 9 fusion formulations—from Lamb with Mint-Yogurt to Cauliflower Adobo.
The Golden Ratios: Foundations of Fusion Mixology
A good cocktail does not begin with creativity; it begins with clarity. An architectural guide to the 5 Golden Ratios—from the Sour to the Highball—that serve as the blueprint for every great fusion cocktail.
Parrilla Tacos: The Language of Fire & Smoke
Few techniques are as primal as the Parrilla; few foods are as democratic as the Taco. A study on the fusion of ember and maize, featuring 9 formulations for the open fire.
The Fusion Sofrito: Mediterranean Aromatics & Asian Ferments
Every cuisine has a beginning. A study on how to upgrade the classic Mediterranean sofrito with the fermented depth of Miso and Doenjang. The ultimate plant-based flavor engine.
Rosa de Jamaica: The Crimson-Scarlet Infusion
Tart, red, and aromatic. A study on the Hibiscus flower—known as Rosa de Jamaica, Sorrel, and Bissap—and its journey across oceans. Includes 9 ways to infuse, syrup, and pickle.
The Triad Principle: The Geometry of Flavor
The most interesting results come not from dualities, but from triads. A guide to the geometry of flavor—viewing ingredients, techniques, and textures as triangles rather than lines.
Mole & Curry: The Thousand-Layer Sauces
Some sauces aren’t just condiments; they are cosmologies. A comparative study of Mole and Curry, revealing the shared architecture of spice, heat, and time. Features 7 fusion formulations.
Empanadas & Bao: The Dialect of Pockets
One is golden and fried; the other is white and steamed. A study on the "Pocket Dialect" of street food, featuring 9 ways to bridge Latin America and Asia through dough.