To learn about any cuisine, you first have to understand its people. The Japanese are a very proud nation which strives for excellence and perfection. A strong cultural background means Japanese cooking is the result of a long and varied history. A brief history Japan has shaped itself in a culinary sense over millennia by…[Read more]
Sesame Crusted Ora King Salmon, Radish, Apple and Coriander Salad, Pickled Ginger, Green Onion and Wasabi Mayo
Fran Nolan – Head Chef at Brancott Estate Heritage Centre in Blenheim, New Zealand shares with us the recipe for his 2014 Ora King Awards entry dish. “For this dish, I was inspired by one of my favourite dishes, salmon sashimi. The salmon works so well with Japanese flavours like wasabi, ginger, sesame and tempura.”…[Read more]