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Mixed rice chazuke with miso cured salmon
Chazuke, meaning tea over rice, is comfort food in Japan. Here we swap out the white rice for tasty mixed rice and stir through savoury miso cured salmon. …
Duck Phở
Phở has taken its rightful place as one of the great soups of the world. However, if you are avoiding beef, what do you do? This duck phở will more than satisfy you, bringing the wonderful flavour of duck to this aromatic broth. …
Marinated rack of lamb with herbed parmesan polenta
Using one of the most succulent and tasty cuts of lamb, this marinated rack of lamb is paired with creamy herbed parmesan polenta and a delectable gravy. …
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Beer battered oyster and spicy pickled fennel sliders
Inspired by the Oyster Po’ Boy, these sliders pack a briny, buttery beer-battered oyster and refreshing, spicy pickled fennel in a mini burger bun. …
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Whitebait chawanmushi
Delicate tasting whitebait are the highlight of this chawanmushi, a silky smooth Japanese egg custard. The dashi in the chawanmushi enhances these delicate whitebait flavours. …
Braised duck noodle soup (Mì Vịt Tiềm)
Medicinal herbs add an unusual complexity to the rich dark broth of pork and chicken bones and braised duck. This Vietnamese duck noodle soup really does make you feel better. …
Charred corn and miso chowder
A hearty chowder with layers of flavour built upon the charred corn and miso. …
Agedashi tofu with truffled mushrooms
Agedashi is silken tofu encased in a gelatinous yet crisp coating of potato starch, and swimming in umami-packed tsuyu. The truffled mushrooms add delicious complexity to this already luxurious dish. …
Banana, walnut, and cacao nib sourdough waffles
The crisp golden surface encases a slightly chewy and intensely flavored center. The banana, walnuts, cacao nibs, and sourdough starter contribute their unique strengths to shape these awesome sweet waffles. …
Marinated duck summer rolls and green herb sauce
The complexity of the duck, marinated and slow-cooked, is perfectly balanced with fresh herbs, vegetables, and tofu in these summer rolls. The green herb sauce draws out these flavors while adding a whole other layer of deliciousness. …
Ramen with a taste of the ocean
Building upon a pork and chicken bone broth, this ramen adds a taste of the ocean. The seafood flavours are engaging, making the soup more complex, yet so satisfying. …
Sake panna cotta with a blueberry reduction
Creamy and complex, this nigori sake-infused panna cotta pairs perfectly with the sweet yet tart blueberry reduction. Truly a “greater than the sum of its parts” experience. …
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A selection of our past favorites...
Juicy chicken breast on a carrot salad and white bean puree
On a purée of white beans, yogurt, and roast garlic sits a sweet and sour salad of carrots, raisins, and walnuts, and some very succulent slices of chicken breast. Drizzled on top of the chicken is a balsamic honey reduction. …
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Sous vide pork belly with a blueberry reduction
The melt-in-your-mouth sous vide pork belly paired with a tangy blueberry reduction is a combination that both excites and satisfies. Created as a course in a tasting menu, this dish also works great as an appetiser. …
Balsamic glazed octopus on a black garlic and anchovy puree
I have eaten octopus at Japanese restaurants – pondered those big tentacles at the fish market – eaten Vietnamese style stir fried baby octopus many times – marvelled at the giant squid at the Te Papa museum in Wellington, New Zealand. This glazed octopus is the synthesis of those experiences. …
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Fish and dill spring rolls
The first thing on the menu of a Highway 4 restaurant in Hanoi are the Fish Spring Rolls. So simple, yet so good. I haven’t tried to recreate that dish, but be inspired by it. …
Mussels grilled with roast garlic and butter
The mussels are grilled with roast garlic and a little butter. Roasted garlic has a subtle sweet taste that complements the mussels rather than overpowers them. To balance the sweetness, the balsamic vinegar adds a little acidity. …
Soba salad with natto, kimchi, okra, and poached egg
A salad to surprise and challenge your guests. As healthy as it is tasty, you will feel good after eating this soba salad. …
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Blueberry and brie hotteok
Hotteok is Korean street food. A dough is wrapped around a sweet filling, normally a mix of sugar, nuts, and spices, and then shallow fried. In this version, the filling is a delicious blueberry reduction and a slice of brie. …
Potato and black sausage waffles with crème fraîche
Crispy potato waffles are a delight any time, but add the complexity of black sausage and a dab of crème fraîche and you have something worthy of savoring together with a good wine. …
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Beetroot and ricotta gnocchi with a brown butter thyme sauce, walnuts and Roquefort
What really sets this dish apart is the way the beetroot and ricotta gnocchi is so perfectly complimented by the Roquefort cheese, walnuts, and brown butter sauce. …
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Black sausage and apple parcels. Ginger garlic dipping sauce.
Call it fusion, call it a mash-up. The classic combination of apple and pork (blood) was encapsulated in a crisp spring roll wrapper, and dipped in a lively asian style dipping sauce that perfectly balanced the rich black sausage. …
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Chicken and garlic broth
Hearty and healthy, this chicken and garlic broth is packed with flavour and goodness. And, the symphony of flavours in the broth are the perfect complement for the tasty and succulent chicken drumsticks. …
Blueberry and Roquefort flatbread
Two of my favorite indulgences, blueberries and Roquefort cheese, sitting atop a flatbread that is worthy of such an esteemed topping. A combination made in… [your choice of utopia]. …
Ricotta gnocchi and slow roasted tomatoes
Like rice, pasta, and potatoes, gnocchi are a stage on which you can feature more complex flavours. Here the ricotta gnocchi, together with slow roasted tomatoes, garlic, and thyme, are in the spotlight. …
Tempura mussels and octopus on pickled daikon. Soy mustard drizzle. Sea grapes.
Plump and juicy New Zealand mussels in a light crispy tempura batter, on a bed of crisp white radish (crisp in both taste and texture). The sea grapes reinforce the seafood theme and add their own “bubblewrap” effect. …
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Easy and fun Focaccia
Made some pizza bases? Ready to step up to a higher level? This focaccia is an easy and fun next step in bread making. With a satisfying crispy crust and moist tasty crumb, this delicious bread goes great with soups and salads. Or, enjoy with a piece of prosciutto or…
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