Gordon Ramsay impresses diners all over the world with his impeccable menus. At home, the celebrated chef uses staples just like any regular cook. During a recent conversation with him, Ramsay revealed that one ingredient is always in his refrigerator. This versatile food is one that more home cooks should appreciate.
As cooks discover his special collaboration with Home Chef, Gordon Ramsay wants people to appreciate simple, delicious ingredients. Mastering his recipes is more than just perfecting techniques. Understanding ingredients is key. Balancing flavor is an art. One of his favorite ingredients can make a big impact in a dish.
These Jars are in Gordon Ramsay’s Fridge.
Most cooks have a favorite or commonly used ingredient. While Gordon Ramsay has well-stocked pantry and fridge, he has embraced a popular food trend long before it infused its flavor into a multitude of dishes.
During an interview facilitated by his Home Chef collaboration, Ramsay said, “if I had to bring you home tonight and you’d go into our fridge at home, you’d see about seven different jars with different pickling.”
He continued to explain the many uses. Often the pickled item is a garnish on a dish. Additionally, the pickled ingredient can add texture or just a simple salad. He said, it can be as simple as something to stick on a burger.
As he explained the many uses, it showcases pickles’ versatility. This concept is more than a jar of dill or bread and butter pickles. Whether it is a pickled green bean, carrot or other vegetable, the briny flavor combined with the crunch adds both flavor and texture to a dish.
For any home cook who is looking to boost the brightness in a recipe, add some crunch or just break up a monotonous flavor, a pickled ingredient is a smart choice. Listening to Ramsay is always a good idea because no one wants to be called an idiot sandwich.
A Simple Way to Eat More Vegetables.
While many people subscribe to the concept of eating the rainbow, finding creative ways to incorporate those vegetables into recipes can be a struggle. Ramsay shared why he feels pickled ingredients are not only a flavorful choice but also an easy way to eat more vegetables.
Ramsay appreciates the excitement over the pickle food trend, but he is not a new adopter. He explained, “we used that method years ago when we were introducing the kids to vegetables.” For example, he mentioned how he would hide vegetables in a minestrone soup.
While his children were once “shy” to eat their greens, they have changed opinions. Ramsay mentioned that they “adore vegetables.”
The creative vegetable concept is one that it easy for any home cook to adopt. For example, a simple garnish, like the pickled cucumber salad on his miso salmon dish for Home Chef, is an easy way to expose people to flavor, texture and eating more vegetables.
Having a professional, respected chef showcase simple ingredients in many ways makes it more approachable for a home cook. Just a small change to a recipe can spark a better understanding of food and flavor. Pickles are in Ramsay’s fridge, are they in yours?
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