“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.