I keep reading on the web that one of the things that someone should accomplish in a lifetime is to master at least 2 dishs. I don't believe that this is for everyone has not everyone has a passion for cooking. Those who do, will probably be able to master this easily.
I think that mastering 2 dishes should be a dish higher than a grilled cheese in complexity. The dishes would probably be your favourite dish. I mean, if you can master what you love eating best, how good is that?
That got me thinking, I got more than 2 dishes that I love.
My very favourite dish that I master is Cochinita Pibil. I do the whole dish from scratch including my own tortillas. This is truely my favourite meal. You need a side of pickled onions with it and you are in business (1 red onion chopped, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, juice from 1 orange, juice from 2 limes - wait 2 days and eat).
During the summer, I love fish tacos. I would make fish cerviche and then make my tacos. That way, the fish is cooked by the acidity of the lime and I get to eat a refreshing meal while it's hot out there. Same goes for the pickled onions!
Next, if I pick my country by adoption, Australia. Winter is around the corner. There's nothing like a great braised piece of beef (with bone) cooked in a tomato sauce and eaten with Spaghetti and garlic bread! Fairly simple, find a piece of beef that you would use as a roast with some bone, the marrow enhance the sauce. Seize it and then add the tomato sauce. Cook it over low heat in a Dutch Oven for at least 4 hours. When the beef is undoing itself, bingo. I had a few secret herbs in it (Basil and thym) and some chilli. This is a simple one but great dish!
I will leave it like that, what's your signature dish that you master?
I think that mastering 2 dishes should be a dish higher than a grilled cheese in complexity. The dishes would probably be your favourite dish. I mean, if you can master what you love eating best, how good is that?
That got me thinking, I got more than 2 dishes that I love.
My very favourite dish that I master is Cochinita Pibil. I do the whole dish from scratch including my own tortillas. This is truely my favourite meal. You need a side of pickled onions with it and you are in business (1 red onion chopped, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, juice from 1 orange, juice from 2 limes - wait 2 days and eat).
During the summer, I love fish tacos. I would make fish cerviche and then make my tacos. That way, the fish is cooked by the acidity of the lime and I get to eat a refreshing meal while it's hot out there. Same goes for the pickled onions!
Next, if I pick my country by adoption, Australia. Winter is around the corner. There's nothing like a great braised piece of beef (with bone) cooked in a tomato sauce and eaten with Spaghetti and garlic bread! Fairly simple, find a piece of beef that you would use as a roast with some bone, the marrow enhance the sauce. Seize it and then add the tomato sauce. Cook it over low heat in a Dutch Oven for at least 4 hours. When the beef is undoing itself, bingo. I had a few secret herbs in it (Basil and thym) and some chilli. This is a simple one but great dish!
I will leave it like that, what's your signature dish that you master?
, I’ve prepared over the years…I guess I'll have to 'take my
