“It’s not like you have to be Asian to make Asian stuff,” says the ex-Moon Park chef. “What matters is before you decide to make things for people you need to put time, effort and ambition in.”
Layer these quick pickles into sourdough sandwiches filled with leg ham and Gruyère before toasting, or keep them on hand to serve with smoked trout or gravlax.
You'll fall in love with this turmeric cauliflower piccalilli. They're a perfect match with sliced ham and buttermilk biscuits, the savoury American cousin to scones.
It's vividly scarlet on the outside, and beautifully streaked with red and white on the inside. Quay chef Peter Gilmore explains the history of the unique Japanese vegetable.
This light starter makes the most of summer produce while offsetting the creaminess of burrata with a light pickle and olives. It's a simple yet crowd-pleasing dish.
This was one of the first dishes we had on the menu at Ester," says Mat Lindsay. "I suggest putting a mussel and a pickle on top of some freshly grilled bread or a potato chip and dipping it into aïoli - a DIY canapé."
A really great cheddar ups the stakes on this most classic of snacks - crackers and cheese. Home-made pickles seal the deal - open a bag of Jatz and let's get the party started.
When it comes to last-minute entertaining, a lovingly made preserve, served as an antipasto, condiment or sauce, will get you out of a jam. Capture sunshine in a bottle with these preserves of the season's best produce.