233 Quotes by Yotam Ottolenghi

I do support people eating more vegetables. It's a good thing to do.

Most fish require a short cooking time, but cephalopods are the exception to this fishy rule. As with some cuts of larger land beasts, the longer they're cooked, the more tender they get.

Gooseberries aren't just for creamy desserts and pies.

There are tons of wonderful places to eat in London.

A lemon, boiled whole and blitzed, makes a useful base for all sorts of dressings.

Just-poached vegetables show off their natural attributes and taste fresh and light in a way you never get with roasting or frying.

Leeks, like other oniony things, reach a certain peak when fried. It's the subtle sweetness that suddenly becomes evident and works so well with their creamy texture.

The Guardian's 'Word of Mouth' blog bridges the gap between blogging and serious food journalism.

Many ingredients are called 'earthy,' but none comes as close to fitting the bill as buckwheat. I'm mildly obsessed with the stuff.