Ide. A cyprinoid fish (that is, resembling or allied to the carp), inhabiting the fresh waters of northern Europe. I have seen a recipe which recommends sprinkling it with coarse salt, placing it on some greens and then placing it in a paper bag. The put the bag into compost for 6-8 months. Mmm.
Ide. A cyprinoid fish (that is, resembling or allied to the carp), inhabiting the fresh waters of northern Europe. I have seen a recipe which recommends sprinkling it with coarse salt, placing it on some greens and then placing it in a paper bag. The put the bag into compost for 6-8 months. Mmm.
Cuttlefish. A cephalopod related to the squid. The flesh of the cuttlefish is meatier and has a more complex flavour. Both the cuttlefish and the squid have an ink sac. The liquid it contains can be used in the cooking process but it should be added towards the end or it will coagulate. The ink of the cuttlefish is generally felt to be richer, denser, smoother than that of the squid.
Tahini. A paste made of toasted sesame seeds, rather similar to peanut butter. It is a major ingredient in hummus and other dishes from the Middle East where it is also a popular condiment for meat and vegetables dishes.
Coal fish, saithe, coley, called pollock in the US. A cheap, marine fish related to cod and not unlike it. It has darker skin and lean, sweet flesh which is a translucent greyish-pink rather than white but lightens as it cooks. This is a good, everyday fish which is good in white fish dishes or is used for making imitation shellfish products.
