Tag: Noma

better than marmite

better than marmite

They say you either love it or you hate it, but in Denmark, neither is really an option, because it’s illegal here. ‘Why?’ You may …

 

smoking

smoking

In the docks of Copenhagen is an old smokehouse which used to provide smoked salmon and halibut for all of Europe. The fish here arrives …

 

cucumber powder

cucumber powder

In our quest for new nordic seasoning we have investigated dehydrating various fruits and vegetables. After much experimentation one really strong result has come out, …

 

fruit vinegars – taste and time

fruit vinegars – taste and time

 Making small quantities of things is a great way to experiment and find new ideas. When used to make vinegar, fruits such as plums, cherries, …

 

fish sauce

fish sauce

Fish sauce is made all over the world, especially in the far east. It used to be a staple seasoning of the Romans here in …

 

pork-bushi

pork-bushi

 As tuna doesn’t arrive in the North sea, we’ve had to come up with other ways of achieving an equivalent to the Japanese katsuobushi. We’ve cooked a brined …

 

apple balsamic vinegar

apple balsamic vinegar

The ancient process of balsamic vinegar making which has been adapted and made local. Here a local producer draws up a sample of his sweet, …

 

miso

miso

One really interesting project going on at the moment is the development of new recipes of miso. In Japan, miso is served at every meal, …

 

herring bottarga

herring bottarga

Bottarga is a form of preserving fish eggs with salt. Its a delicacy all over the Mediterranean and has a very ancient history. The great …

 

woodruff

woodruff

This wild plant can be found in local forests during the summer. It grows in abundance. We collect large quantities of it and use it …