Tribute to Bourdain – Portuguese Seafood Stew
In On The Table Ep. 1, Anthony Bordain and his close friend Eric Ripert cook this seafood stew, while Bourdin talks very openly about his life and work.
Faux gras and pickled garlic on baguette
“No animals were harmed in the preparation of this pâté.” This is an appropriate disclaimer for this vegetarian foie gras or faux gras. The mushroom, nuts, and lentil-based spread, topped with a piece of pickled garlic, is so delicious and very healthy.
Pasta “birds nest” with soft boiled quail eggs recipe
Something is enchanting about eggs in a bird’s nest. This recipe for soft boiled quail eggs on a mushroom pancetta pasta does reignite that enchantment. So delicious in their own right, the quail eggs are also the perfect compliment for this mushroom and pancetta pasta dish.
Roasted cauliflower and fennel soup recipe
Subtle aniseed and nutty notes make this roasted cauliflower and fennel soup recipe a little mysterious. The unexpected sweetness of the black garlic crumbs on top adds to that mystery.
Beetroot chickpea mushroom salad bowl
A “bowl” filled with sweet, nutty succulent umami-packed mouthfuls of flavour. Finish with a satisfying crunch when eating the bowl that the beetroot chickpea mushroom salad is served in.
Ocean mini-lasagna with scallop, pickled seaweed, caviar, and dashi foam
With its pickled seaweed, caviar, and dashi foam, this mini lasagna looked and tasted like you really were next to the ocean. A seafood lasagna with more of an ocean connection than most.
Herb and panko crusted cod on grilled polenta. Strawberry relish
A delicious sweet and sour strawberry relish crowns a succulent herb and panko-crusted cod fillet. Supporting this wonderful combo is a slice of crispy grilled parmesan polenta.
How to make dashi stock
Dashi stock is a foundation component of many Japanese and Korean dishes. It is packed with umami, so the taste of whatever you layer on top of it is greatly enhanced. This “how to make dashi” recipe provides a straightforward method and great result.
Crispy pork belly banh mi – Banh Mi Heo Quay
Vietnamese Banh Mi has become almost as famous around the world as Pho (Phở). But there are many different versions of Bánh Mì in Vietnam. Crispy pork belly banh mi, or banh mi heo quay, is one of my favourites. The key ingredients here are the crispy roast pork belly and the hoisin based sauce.
Kimchi consommé (clear soup) with crispy pork belly and tempura mussels
There is a bit of a surf’n’turf angle to this dish, but there is so much more. The kimchi consommé, or clear soup, is something very special. Disguised as a light coloured broth, it is so packed with flavour. Bathing in the consommé is the decadently delicious Cantonese/Vietnamese style crispy roast pork belly. All nicely …
Mussel fritters and potato salad with flavours of Asia
Two quintessential kiwi dishes get an Asian makeover. Chinese sausage adds a sweet and smoky dimension to mussel fritters. And the Asian potato salad with its miso, ginger, and garlic becomes a much more diverse and delectable dish.
Salmon poached in miso dashi with leeks and baby carrots
Simple to prepare, yet tastes so incredibly good. The star is the salmon poached in miso dashi broth. Dashi is all about umami, and it is present here in abundance, reinforced by shiitake mushrooms and miso.
Kimchi fritters with scallops and sesame mayo
Synchronicity. The three components of this dish, the kimchi fritter, the scallops, and the sesame mayo, complemented each other perfectly. The sweetness of the scallops balanced the salty, sour, and slightly funky kimchi. The sesame mayo worked a little like a bridge between them.
Grilled lamb loin on a roasted eggplant and garlic puree
If an animal is going to be sacrificed for our enjoyment, we really need to prepare it in a way that honours that life. The marinade, method, and roasted eggplant puree really accentuate the wonderful and unique qualities of grilled lamb loin.
Baked potato skins and arugula salad
Just made some gnocchi or potato pancakes? Use the leftover potato skins in this delicious and nutritious baked potato skins and arugula salad.