Mory Sacko : A Cooks Journey - Mory Sacko / Bénédicte Bortoli

Recipes and stories from Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko, who draws on his African heritage, his passion for Japan, and his French culinary education to create a cuisine distinctly his own.

Mory Sacko is one of France's most celebrated young chefs and a rising star in the world of gastronomy. His distinctive culinary style, as seen in his Parisian restaurant, Mosuke, could be described as a subtle conversation between West and Central Africa, France, and Japan, combining French products, techniques, and aesthetics with African recipes and Japanese seasonings.

In his first cookbook, Sacko presents over 60 recipes featuring his favorite ingredients, such as sweet potatoes, peanuts, scallops, and seaweed. Organized seasonally, the recipes are presented with an image of their star ingredient and accompanied by text that explores what makes the ingredient essential to Sacko's cooking. These recipes include some of Sacko's most acclaimed signature dishes, including his reimagined chicken yassa and his much-loved pepe soup. Sacko describes his culinary techniques and methods, offering aspiring and professional chefs alike insight into the workings of his award-winning kitchen.

Sacko's deep appreciation for hospitality and warmth shines through in the book's personal essays, which delve into his culinary philosophy and values, his background and career path, and the sources of his inspiration. At Mosuke, one of the things Sacko cherishes most is making his guests feel welcome, which he does by personally greeting them each evening at his restaurant, as if it were his own home. This intimate and beautifully photographed book offers a similar experience: an invitation to discover the chef's remarkable cuisine and a window into the mind of one of today's most exciting culinary creators.