Fermentation is one of those ancient arts that you might not even realise we rely on daily, but it’s behind so many of the flavours and products we love. From the tangy taste of bread, cheese and yogh

By Joanne Lee MolinaroServes 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 20 mins 1½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil1½ tsp toasted sesame oil2 tbsp gochugaru2 large (or 4 medium) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced½ a yellow onio

This distinctive Korean spirit sells hundreds of millions of bottles a year – and now it’s making a splash overseas

BETWEEN THE DENSELY FORESTED ZEMPLÉN MOUNTAINS AND FERTILE LOWLANDS OF THE GREAT HUNGARIAN PLAIN, TOKAJ IS PATCHWORKED WITH UNESCO-LISTED VINEYARDS. CENTURIES-OLD CELLARS ARE REVIVING PRIZED WINES THAT PAIR PERFECTLY WITH PAPRIKA-SPICED LOCAL DISHES OF FOREST MUSHROOMS AND MANGALITSA PORK

Preparation time: 5min Cooking time: 12min Serves 2 Ingredients 140 g dried egg noodles 2 tsp vegetable oil 200 g pork fillet, trimmed and sliced 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 1 garlic clove, crus

Born in South Korea, sommelier Minyoung Ryu worked ...