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FROM THE RECIPE LIBRARY
Congee with Ginger, Spring Onion & Sesame
A gently simmered rice congee designed as a neutral carrier for layers of aroma, acidity, heat, savoury depth, freshness and texture. Ginger, spring onion and sesame provide the foundation, while a flexible garnish selection allows each bowl to be customised with contrasting flavours and optional chicken, beef or tofu.
THE WORLD TABLE DINNER SERIES
Complete Host Pack for 6 Guests
THIS WEEK’S FLAVOUR NOTES
Grains & Base Ingredients – The Neutral Carrier
Grains & Base Ingredients — The Neutral Carrier
We spend a great deal of time talking about the ingredients that add flavour.
But what about the ingredients that receive it?
Rice, grains, pasta, noodles, couscous, polenta and potatoes may appear to be supporting players, but they perform an important role in the flavour system.
Recipes worth keeping. Collections made for cooking.
Practical themed recipe collections for cooks who enjoy exploring a subject in greater depth. Created with professional culinary discipline, but designed to be straightforward, approachable and enjoyable to cook from.
THE CHEF'S TOOLKIT
Practical checklists, templates, training resources and operational tools developed through more than 35 years in professional kitchens and hospitality.
Behind Chef’s Notebooks
Mark J French is a chef, hotelier, author and consultant with more than 35 years’ experience across international hotels and restaurants, including The Dorchester in London, the Waldorf Astoria in New York and RockResorts in the Caribbean.
A UK Craft Guild Master Craftsman, former member of the UK World Master Chefs team and recipient of Marriott’s first Worldwide Chef of the Year award, he has spent his career developing people, systems and practical solutions.
Chef’s Notebooks brings that working knowledge together—recipes, flavour, operational tools and professional insight designed to support chefs, hospitality leaders and serious cooks.
CONSULTING
Independent hospitality consulting built on more than 35 years of international hotel, restaurant and F&B experience..
