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. …
The mid-day meal can be so much more than a top-up between breakfast and dinner.
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. …
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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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. …
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. …
Fermented fish consommé (Bún mắm trong suốt)
This fermented fish consommé gets its intense flavour from a rich bone broth, and a liquor made from boiling fermented fish. The clear broth packs a flavour punch that is sure to create some photo-worthy facial expressions. …
Grilled eggplant XO flatbread
In Barcelona, a grilled eggplant flatbread would be known as coca. Adding XO sauce may not be typical of Catalan cuisine, but it works, adding complexity and heat. I am sure my Catalan friends will agree. …
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 sardines in olive oil. …
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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