Lil Chefs (Paperback)

Paperback. Kai Kimchi trusts precision. On the Onggi Terrace, every jar, gauge, spoon, latch, and measurement has a purpose, and Kai believes the right tool can solve almost any problem. But when he is entrusted with helping protect a living fermentation culture for the Common Table, Kai discovers that not every process can be forced, rushed, or reduced to a perfect reading. Temperature, salt, time, smell, sound, texture, and change all matter - and so does knowing when to stop, listen, ask for help, and adapt. With Joon, Hana, Leo, Maya, and the Gourmet Gulch community beside him, Kai learns that true mastery is not always having the answer. It is leading a careful, trustworthy process and protecting something worth passing forward. The right tool makes every chef better - but the right chef knows when to listen before using it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.