Pickling the japanese way

IF YOU’RE NOT ALREADY A FAN OF FERMENTED FOODS, NICK VADASZ’S DELICIOUS RECIPES WILL CONVERT YOU. AND YOUR GUT, MICROBIOME AND HEALTH WILL THANK YOU

Originally a Persian word, which eventually became escabeche in Spain, sikbaj literally means cooking in an acidic mixture, namely vinegar. Mackerel is extensively preserved on the west coast of India

Makes 6Prep time 10 minCook time 10 min EASY SWAPS You can add a pickled guindilla chilli as well as or instead of the prawn; decorate the pintxos with strips of roasted red pepper instead of olives,

Bringing a crisp freshness to salads and summer drinks, cucumbers are a summertime staple. It’s easy to grow your own from seed and growing them yourself, then picking them fresh, means they have more

MAKES 12-14 | PREP 10 MINS PLUSMARINATING | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 3 tbsp dark soy sauce1 tsp toasted sesame oil2 fat garlic cloves, crushed to a paste2 tsp grated ginger1 tbsp rice wine vinegar1 tbsp ca

Serves 4-6Prep time 25 min, plus 45 minbrining and overnight soakingCook time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD You can make, cool and chill the stew in the fridge for up to 3 days, then gently reheat before s