What You Need to Know
Homaro "Omar" Cantu Jr. was an American chef and inventor known for his use of molecular gastronomy. As a child, Cantu was fascinated with science and engineering. While working in a fast food restaurant, he discovered the similarities between science and cooking and decided to become a chef. In 1999, he was hired by his idol, Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In 2003, Cantu became the first chef of Moto, which he later purchased.
Steps
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Edible Menus (Chicago, USA): Printed with food-grade inks on rice paper using modified inkjet technology
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Carbonated Fruit (Molecular gastronomy): Infusing CO2 under pressure to create effervescent textures
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Flavor-Tripping Berries (West Africa adaptation): Using miracle fruit tablets to alter taste perception