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
cuts dish sweetness
Yoghurt cuts sweetness and richness, tempers spice, and makes a dish sing.
becomes certain subtle suddenly sweetness works
Leeks, like other oniony things, reach a certain peak when fried. It's the subtle sweetness that suddenly becomes evident and works so well with their creamy texture.
comfort food natural sweetness
The natural sweetness of leeks, with their soft, oniony aroma, makes them the perfect winter comfort food.
aside garlic island love smell sweet taste true whenever
I love my garlic press; in fact, it is probably my one true desert island gadget. But I'm happy to put it aside whenever the smell and sweet taste of slow-cooked garlic is called for.
sweet juicy breakfast
Breakfast is always the best time for something juicy, sweet and fresh - it just feels like the right way to open the day. There's no right way, though, when it comes to choosing the fruit.
full home purely quite
Too many books are full of recipes that aren't doable at home. They are purely aspirational. They are quite frightening, even for me.
meals people serve
These days, meals are more open to personal preferences. People like to serve themselves.
add dried neutral otherwise
Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
bit cakes perceived quite
Fish cakes are perceived as being quite British, and they're always a bit brown and a little dull.
easier preparing
Preparing and cooking squid is easier than most fish. The only thing to remember is not to cook it for too long.
cheese italian labelled melts
Scamorza, an Italian curd cheese often labelled 'smoked mozzarella,' melts fantastically well.
admittedly main raw
Raw fish suppers admittedly require a little planning, not least in the acquisition of the main ingredient.
cheese good image people
People don't know how good cauliflower is, because they always have this image of cauliflower cheese - awful, sticky, creamy and rich.
busiest home
Even in the busiest kitchen, there's always a point at the end of the day when you go home.