Asya Bukh, brand chef of the ELEMENTAREE service, shared with Woman’s Day the secrets of how to cook homemade culinary masterpieces.
“I fall asleep and wake up thinking about food, recipes and ingredients. Therefore, I often dream of a decision, and in 15 minutes of morning nap, formed thoughts come – you jump up and go to write it down. It is very important to catch everything and quickly run to the stove and try. What passed the test in my home kitchen, we are already trying everything together in the kitchen “, – says Asya.
Spices, herbs and sauces are especially suitable for flavor and aroma. There are win-win options, such as sets of herbs (Provencal, Italian), Svan salt from Georgia, or khmeli-suneli. You need to search, study, experiment! The dish will turn out to be especially fragrant if you preheat the spices in hot oil. It is not always worth adhering to tradition – mint sometimes goes well with side dishes, and rosemary will add zest to the dessert. Asian fish sauce can provide an interesting taste to the dish, but it should be borne in mind that it is not for everybody’s taste.
A dish cannot be ruined by one wrong move. Improvise and study the flavors after each new step. Remember, gastronomic masterpieces are often obtained through trial and error!
You need to remember about combinations, play on contrasts. The combination of flavors and textures will make the dish unique! For example, tender salmon is perfect for crispy cucumber, soft avocado is a good addition to juicy vegetable salad. A universal option for playing textures – croutons and nuts. A small, insignificant addition will add sophistication and sophistication to the taste.
Remember that salt and pepper will taste friendly only when they are in moderation. Although it is easy to replace a white girlfriend with products with a salty flavor. These can be cheeses, olives, pickles, capers, and more.
Appetite comes with eating. But it can also be accelerated! You always want to try a beautiful bright dish, so the appearance and color play an important role. More colors! You can use bright spices, colorful vegetables, or unusual sauces.
And, of course, most importantly – have fun cooking!