fusion

Stars shine by the process of nuclear fusion in which lighter atoms, such as hydrogen, fuse together to create heavier ones. All stars, including the Sun, have a finite lifetime. Stars shine by the process of nuclear fusion in which…

This dessert looks impressive, but it’s far easier to make than you would expect from my long and detailed instructions. The dessert is light and not too sweet, and is perfect as the last course of a feast.The cake needs several hours in…

The marinade for these fried chicken sandwiches couldn’t be easier, but the slaw takes a little work. Acar is a Southeast Asian vegetable pickle, and every cook has their own recipe. This one is made with ground aromatics that include…

The Japanese consider hiyashi chuka to be summer food, and in the spirit of seasonal eating, the dish is not served at other times of the year. But in tropical and sub-tropical climates, cold noodles are refreshing whenever it's hot outside…

When I lived in San Francisco, in the United States, there was an izakaya I often visited that served a delicious dish that was listed on the menu simply as “grilled oysters”.Far from being the austere dish you’d expect, the oysters were…

Salted eggs were almost certainly created as a way to preserve an abundance of eggs to eat when times were leaner. The best ones are duck eggs, because they are larger and have a richer, more oily yolk than those from chickens.It’s not…

Steamed clams are easy to prepare, and make for a tasty casual dinner when served with melted butter. But with just a little more work, you can cook clams that make a hearty, delicious dish fit for company.I like to serve these clams with…

The only Portuguese egg tarts I’ve tasted have been based on the Macau version, so I’m calling these Macanese pasteis de nata. From what I’ve heard from friends who have eaten them in Portugal as well, they are slightly different from those…

This pie looks difficult but needs only about 45 minutes of active work – much of the time it takes to make is taken up with letting the dough rest in the fridge to firm up. Commercial puff pastry sheets vary in size and weight, so adapt…