Coffee: how expert chefs use this ingredient in savoury dishes

Coffee: how expert chefs use this ingredient in savoury dishes

The unmistakable aroma of coffee is a true institution: the best morning aid for waking up and starting the working day with determination.  

Ground coffee beans have become a fixture in the confectionery industry – just think of its use in the timeless, very popular dessert tiramisu – but in savoury cuisine? Fortunately, in recent years more and more chefs are realising the potential of this food, introducing it in numerous preparations to enhance (and not hide) the tastes of their dishes.

Here are the best combinations chosen by Candy for use  in everyday recipes!

  • With meat: one of the combinations that best satisfies the palate, especially in the case of grilled meat. Here coffee can be used for dry marinating or for facilitating the process of caramelising surfaces.
  • With fish: an unusual combination that is also an authentic explosion of flavour! Coffee can “degrease” certain types of fish such as salmon and tuna, enhancing their flavours in combination with various spice mixes.
  • With legumes: a pinch of coffee even goes very well with the robust taste of legumes... try it in your soups next autumn-winter!
  • With “sweet” vegetables: pumpkin, potato and carrot... what do these vegetables have in common, besides being the perfect base for soups and purees? Here’s a clue: their sweet and (sometimes) sickly taste. The strong aroma of coffee will counteract the high sugar level and give a twist to your recipes!
  • With cheese: this is a similar situation to fish. If used sparingly, coffee will “degrease” cheese and enhance its milky flavour without overpowering it. It is the next frontier of cheese tasting after cheese with honey.

What are you waiting for? Visit the Candy website to see the range of products available to help you to dust off your imagination (and above all coffee) and  give character to your dishes!

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