marinating

Some ingredients need a good marinade or being in brine.

Fresh conch is diced and mixed with a blend of finely chopped vegetables. It's then marinated in a citrusy mix of lime and orange juice, which "cooks" the conch in a similar way to ceviche. The result is a refreshing and zesty dish.

Savor the delightful fusion of Japanese miso and fresh vegetables with this easy-to-follow vegetable misozuke recipe. Immerse your taste buds in the umami-rich flavors of miso-fermented pickles while reaping the health benefits of this traditional Japanese pickling technique. 

Kokoda is a traditional Fijian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It was originally created as a way to preserve raw fish in the tropical heat, by marinating it in lime juice and coconut milk.

Swedish gravlax is a traditional Scandinavian dish known for its unique preparation and exquisite flavor. The distinctive taste of the dish comes from curing the salmon in sugar, salt, dill, and other seasonings over several days. This technique creates a lightly smoked yet flavorful cured delicacy that is both healthy and delicious.