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Chargrilled Octopus with Quinoa and Aji Verde

LemonTree

May 13, 20202 min read

Chargrilled Octopus with Quinoa and Aji Verde

Peruvian cuisine is heavily influenced by Japanese cuisine. The recipe below combines the best of both worlds. The octopus tentacles were...

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Peruvian Kingfish Ceviche with Sweet Potato and Corn

LemonTree

May 12, 20201 min read

Peruvian Kingfish Ceviche with Sweet Potato and Corn

One of the highlights of roaming around Peru is the access to many of its fresh and cheap cevicheria. Simple with minimal cooking yet so...

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Toothfish, Pearl Cous Cous, Lumpfish Caviar, Yuzu Beurre Blanc Sauce

LemonTree

May 11, 20202 min read

Toothfish, Pearl Cous Cous, Lumpfish Caviar, Yuzu Beurre Blanc Sauce

Buttery and silky, toothfish deserves the most delicate treatment when used in dishes so its flavour can be fully appreciated. Whilst the...

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Scarlet Prawns, Coral Sauce, Crispy Praw Legs and Black Garlic

LemonTree

May 10, 20203 min read

Scarlet Prawns, Coral Sauce, Crispy Praw Legs and Black Garlic

One of my happy food memory is at a tapas bar called El Quim inside the famous La Boqueria market in Barcelona. After spending the...

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Prawn Ravioli, Prawn Bisque, Prawn Oil and Nasturtium

LemonTree

May 7, 20203 min read

Prawn Ravioli, Prawn Bisque, Prawn Oil and Nasturtium

Nothing beats a nice homemade pasta and it's surprisingly easy. Once you get used to making it, it works as a perfect carrier for...

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Beef Carpaccio, Black Garlic, Truffle Salt, Pickled Radish and Shallot

LemonTree

May 6, 20202 min read

Beef Carpaccio, Black Garlic, Truffle Salt, Pickled Radish and Shallot

Beef carpaccio is relatively simple to make and yet uncompromising on flavours. This is my take on the popular Italian entree, with an...

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LemonTree

May 5, 20203 min read

Omani Fish Soup (Paplou)

One of my favourite way to learn about the country I visit is from trying out its national dishes. It's almost like a condensed version...

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Steak Tartare with Smoked Egg Yolk, Truffle, Nasturtium and Crispy Rice Paper

LemonTree

May 4, 20202 min read

Steak Tartare with Smoked Egg Yolk, Truffle, Nasturtium and Crispy Rice Paper

There are many variations to steak tartare and one of my all time favourite was from a 2 star Michelin restaurant called The Greenhouse...

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Scarlet Prawn Sashimi, Mandarin Segments and Mandarin Kosho

LemonTree

May 3, 20202 min read

Scarlet Prawn Sashimi, Mandarin Segments and Mandarin Kosho

With its deep red colour, scarlet prawns are known to be one of the most coveted prawns in the world. I've heard so much about its...

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Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Yuzu Beurre Blanc

LemonTree

May 3, 20202 min read

Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Yuzu Beurre Blanc

Beurre blanc is one of my all time favourite sauce for seafood. It's rich, creamy, tangy and thick, coating each bite of the seafood...

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Salmon Tartare with Chives, Quail Egg and Ponzu Sauce

LemonTree

May 3, 20201 min read

Salmon Tartare with Chives, Quail Egg and Ponzu Sauce

Probably the simplest dish ready in 10min but with no compromise on flavours. Breaking the quail egg yolk adds a satisfying creaminess...

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Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Ponzu Sauce, Quail Egg and Yuzu Mayonnaise

LemonTree

May 3, 20201 min read

Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Ponzu Sauce, Quail Egg and Yuzu Mayonnaise

Yes, I've been obsessed with yuzu lately. It's a variety of citrus closely resembling grapefruit from Asia, tart but very aromatic with...

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Bo Kho (Vietnamese Curry Tomato Beef Stew)

LemonTree

Apr 30, 20202 min read

Bo Kho (Vietnamese Curry Tomato Beef Stew)

This is one of my favourite beef stew of all time. The rich and fragrant tomato and curry gravy with tender beef brisket and soft tendon...

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Red Wine Braised Oxtail with Cauliflower Puree

LemonTree

Apr 29, 20202 min read

Red Wine Braised Oxtail with Cauliflower Puree

This is another warming dish perfect for a cold autumn night. The sweetness and light texture of the cauliflower puree acted as the...

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Miso Glazed Salmon Wing Zosui with a Yuzu Miso Broth

LemonTree

Apr 29, 20202 min read

Miso Glazed Salmon Wing Zosui with a Yuzu Miso Broth

Zosui is one of my favourite comfort food. It's a Japanese rice soup cooked in a savoury dashi broth with vegetables, eggs, and protein...

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Miso Glazed Salmon with Yuzu Avocado Mousse, Macadamia Puree, Pressed Cucumber and Pickled Radish

LemonTree

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Miso Glazed Salmon with Yuzu Avocado Mousse, Macadamia Puree, Pressed Cucumber and Pickled Radish

This dish can be made with a whole salmon fillet or salmon wings. Personally, I love the salmon wings, it's one of the best part of the...

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LemonTree

Apr 26, 20202 min read

Homemade Nigiri Sushi

Sushi is an art that will take many many years to perfect, from how to cook the rice, how to treat the fish to the making of it. I'm not...

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Charcoal Wagyu Beef Brisket with Pickled Cucumber and Celeriac Remoulade

LemonTree

Apr 24, 20202 min read

Charcoal Wagyu Beef Brisket with Pickled Cucumber and Celeriac Remoulade

If you love Korean BBQ and flavours, you'll love this recipe. The sauce is fruity, sweet, savoury with a good kick from the chilli,...

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Roast Pork Leg with Crispy Crackling, Apple and Fennel Salad and Masala Sauce

LemonTree

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Roast Pork Leg with Crispy Crackling, Apple and Fennel Salad and Masala Sauce

There are many ways to make crispy pork crackling, the one in the recipe below is a fool proof way shared by Steve Groves, head chef of...

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LemonTree

Apr 21, 20202 min read

Milanese Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto

This dish is a little treasure that I found from my trip to Milan years ago. After a long day of wandering around the city, the richness...

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