Aubergine threads with licorice adorned over a vintage olive oil yoghurt

Aubergine threads with licorice adorned over a vintage olive oil yoghurt
Nerua
Cuisinier: Josean Martínez Alija
Pays: Spain
Localité: 48001 Bilbao (Vizcaya)
Adresse: Abandoibarra Etorbidea, 2
(+34) 944239333


To dispel any doubt, this brilliant dish confirms again that Josean Martínez Alija, one of the best cooks in the world, is a number one, or even THE number one in the vegetal field.
Apparently simple, actually minimalist, like this artist’s style, the dish involves many risks. As “meat”, he uses a humble aubergine, humble roasted aubergine threads, to be precise; immaculate taste and amazing texture. And to give them a touch of glory –a usual practice of the chef–, a couple of daring and extremely balanced contrasts that enhance and complete the prominence of the aubergine...