Yotam Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi Yotam Assaf Ottolenghiis an Israeli-born British chef, recipe writer and restaurant owner...
NationalityIsraeli
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth14 December 1968
CountryIsrael
christmas foil given home pan rely roll smoker tin
For those, like me, who can't rely on being given a home smoker this Christmas, you can build your own approximation with just a roll of tin foil and a big wok or pan for which you have a lid.
fried lemon mixed potato served shaped
One Indian-inspired favourite of mine is mashed potato mixed with lemon juice, breadcrumbs, coriander and chilli, shaped into patties, fried and served with chutney and yoghurt.
actual bite food people second smells
If the first bite is with the eye and the second with the nose, some people will never take that third, actual bite if the food in question smells too fishy, fermented or cheesy.
good
There is nothing like a good old recipe. If it has lasted, then it is good.
adam fig sure
I am sure that in the story of Adam and Eve, the forbidden fruit was a fig and not an apple, pear or anything else.
machine pin rolling
You don't need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet.
Turkish cuisine is, to my mind, one of the most exciting and accomplished in the world.
dependent taste
The taste of any simple tomato-based salad is dependent on the quality of the tomatoes.
dark food health looks sea similar spaghetti stores texture
Sea spaghetti looks like dark fettuccine and has a similar texture - you can get it in health food stores or online.
adds arabic ubiquitous
Pomegranate molasses is ubiquitous in Arabic cooking: it's sweet, sour and adds depth.
I don't do guilt. Whatever I do, I do it happily.
addition butter
Good-quality nuts, toasted in a little butter and salt, make a magical addition to many salads.
believe shortcut
Believe it or not, I'm as much a fan of a supper shortcut as the next person.
bake junior loads morning muffins operating
Way back when I was a junior pastry chef, I'd bake loads of muffins every morning, as many as 120 or so, while operating on autopilot.