I have an intense dislike of doctrines, because you will always end up eating your words. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
I'm a firm believer that the world should be your oyster when you're cooking. People should open themselves to other cuisines -… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Like all rice, black rice is great at absorbing flavours, but it's just as happy to act as a satiny bed for… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
As for pineapple, it's far more versatile than you might think, and certainly merits wider use than in Hawaiian pizzas and pina… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Verjuice may not be the easiest thing in the world to find, but you should be able to track some down in… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
You can be vegetarian and eat fish. It's your choice, just say: 'I am what I am.' There are no hardcore divisions… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
For those, like me, who can't rely on being given a home smoker this Christmas, you can build your own approximation with… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Steaming maintains some of the aubergine flesh's texture, which doesn't happen if you cook it in any other way. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Stuffed vine leaves tend to burn and/or stick when you cook them. To avoid this, use a heavy based pan lined with… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Black glutinous rice works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It's a popular pudding rice in south-east Asia, where you'll often come… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Conflict is very much a state of mind. If you're not in that state of mind, it doesn't bother you. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Vegetarian and frugal it may be, but the chickpea is one of the most versatile ingredients you could keep in your cupboards. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Yogurt sauce, as you may have noticed by now, is a regular presence in my recipes - that's because it has the… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Even in the busiest kitchen, there's always a point at the end of the day when you go home. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Poaching white fish in moderately hot oil guarantees soft-textured flesh and allows you to prepare a sauce calmly, without the usual panic… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
You can really taste the difference between a shop-bought and a good homemade mayo. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
As with lemon juice, the more sorrel you use, the more it has to be balanced with something sweet, starchy or creamy… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
You don't need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
When it comes to cooking pasta, the first essential is to make sure you have a big enough pot: it needs room… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
I love dishes that feature the various shades of a single colour, making you stop to check what's in there. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Most men say they can cook pasta, but I think you should find a little bit of an unusual angle on your… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Braising eggs in a flavoursome, aromatic sauce is all the rage. It is warming and comforting, ideal for the morning when you… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
If you can't taste an ingredient, you have to ask yourself why it is there. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Shimeji are those odd-looking clusters of small mushrooms you often find in so-called 'exotic' selections at the supermarket. They have an appealing… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
There used to be a time - it isn't so much the case now - that vegetarianism was some kind of religion,… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
I have an intense dislike of doctrines, because you will always end up eating your words. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
If the first bite is with the eye and the second with the nose, some people will never take that third, actual bite if… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
The teaching thing, the one where I have to impart my knowledge, is probably what comes the least naturally to me because I'm an… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
The way to entice people into cooking is to cook delicious things. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Take your average couscous salad, and it's almost always a sloppy mush, no matter how much attention has gone into getting flavours in there. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Preparing and cooking squid is easier than most fish. The only thing to remember is not to cook it for too long. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Brunch, for me, is an extended breakfast that should be enjoyed whenever you have time properly to engage in cooking and eating. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
You can be vegetarian and eat fish. Its your choice, just say: I am what I am. There are no hardcore divisions anymore. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
I have a terrible tendency to lick my fingers when I cook. So much so that I got a telling off from my pastry… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Fish cakes are perceived as being quite British, and they're always a bit brown and a little dull. — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
Chinese sausage, which is widely available from Asian grocers and online, is sweet, rich, and enticingly smoky. I add it to steamed rice with… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
