Fat is an episode of Salt Fat Acid Heat starring Samin Nosrat. Samin travels to Italy to explore the importantance of fat in food; including olive oil, dairy fat (in the form of parmesean cheese), and animal fat (pork).
Entertaining – I didn’t learn a lot but her perspectives on fat were interesting – like the weight she puts on choosing which fat to cook with since that’s the foundation of the flavor. She also points out five distinct textures that fat creates. I would have liked a little more of the science behind it but overall enjoyable.
It’s interesting which foods she chooses to highlight fat – pesto makes sense but focaccia isn’t what I’d jump to first in showcasing oil.
