Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer
Sep 25, 2024
Rukmini Iyer, author of the best-selling 'Roasting Tin' cookbooks, brings her culinary expertise to the conversation. They tackle humorous parenting anecdotes and children’s food quirks while debating the merits of poppadoms versus bread. Rukmini shares insights from her new book, 'The Green Cookbook', and delves into the creative process behind food styling on film sets. The episode is filled with lighthearted banter about fried food fantasies, imaginative drinks, and the joy of culinary creativity.
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Rukmini's Food Styling Adventure
- Rukmini Iyer shared her experience working as a food stylist on a film set in Morocco with Matt Smith and Ray Fines.
- She described the pressure of delivering food for multiple takes and the mix of celebrities' reactions to vegan dishes.
Use Broccoli Stalks for Pesto
- Use broccoli stalks for broccoli pesto to avoid waste and add flavor.
- Any nuts like pine nuts or walnuts work well in pesto; blending masks differences.
Pistachio Pesto Substitute
- Pistachios can substitute traditional nuts in pesto, adding color and flavor.
- Use pistachios especially in spring onion pesto served with butter beans for a quick sharing dish.