Food pairing: food combinations that taste good and surprise
Food pairing is a trend in which foods are combined that at first glance do not match. In this practical tip, we'll show you what it's all about.
Food pairing - a science in itself
Combining pineapple with blue cheese is first of all a creative idea that frowns some people.
- It is no coincidence that this combination of foods really tastes good.
- As different as the healthy pineapple and the hearty blue cheese are, both foods have the same main aromas - and that's what food pairing is all about.
- Food is chemically examined and classified according to its similarities in aromas.
- If there is a common ground between two foods in the main aromas, then they go together - no matter how different they actually are.
Unusual food combinations that taste good
First of all: nutrition is always a matter of taste. The fact that food harmonizes well chemically does not necessarily mean that you like the combination.
- An example of foodpairing is the combination of pineapple and blue cheese mentioned above. By the way, blue cheese goes just as well with a chocolate muffin.
- This recipe comes from the molecular cuisine of three-star chef Heston Blumenthal, who, together with perfumer Francois Benzi, got to the bottom of the secret of flavors and possible food combinations.
- White chocolate with caviar is a classic in his restaurant. Strawberries and lamb sound unusual, but they go well together.
- If you sprinkle a little unsweetened cocoa powder over a cooked cauliflower, you will be surprised how well these two foods work together.
- Incidentally, there was food pairing before it became a science. An example of this is matjes with apple and onions.
- The combinations of red cabbage and apples or beans and bacon with pears also come from traditional cuisine.
In our next post, we'll look at blatant food facts you should know.