MATERIA: essential formulations
Flavor, texture, and aroma are not accidental; they are intentional. Materia is our collection of essential building blocks—the foundational pastes, cures, and ferments that give a dish its gravity.
Whether it is a single-origin spice or a complex mole base, these archives provide the ideas to transform an ordinary recipe into an unexpected dish. Materia is your departure point.
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The Shared Flame: Tacos, Dürüms & The Dialogue of Street Food
One is born from the griddles of Mexico, the other from the rotisseries of the Levant. A study on the shared vocabulary of smoke and spice, featuring 9 fusion formulations—from Lamb with Mint-Yogurt to Cauliflower Adobo.
The Fusion Sofrito: Mediterranean Aromatics & Asian Ferments
Every cuisine has a beginning. A study on how to upgrade the classic Mediterranean sofrito with the fermented depth of Miso and Doenjang. The ultimate plant-based flavor engine.
Rosa de Jamaica: The Crimson-Scarlet Infusion
Tart, red, and aromatic. A study on the Hibiscus flower—known as Rosa de Jamaica, Sorrel, and Bissap—and its journey across oceans. Includes 9 ways to infuse, syrup, and pickle.
The Physics of Crunch: A Guide to Textural Contrast
Crunch is not just a texture; it is punctuation. A guide to the physics of textural contrast, featuring 9 fusion protocols to bring sound and rhythm to your plating.
Mole & Curry: The Thousand-Layer Sauces
Some sauces aren’t just condiments; they are cosmologies. A comparative study of Mole and Curry, revealing the shared architecture of spice, heat, and time. Features 7 fusion formulations.
The Ritual of Smoke: Cedar, Cacao & Chile
Smoke is one of the oldest flavors known to humanity. A guide to the ritual of smoke in mixology, bridging the Nordic forest (Cedar) with the Mesoamerican coast (Cacao & Chile).
The Art of Infused Oils: Liquid Memory & Flavor Shortcuts
Infused oils are bottled memories. A guide to the safety and technique of oil infusion, featuring 6 fusion formulations to build your global flavor library.
Miso & Chiles: The Alchemy of Umami & Fire
If ever two ingredients were destined to understand each other, they are Miso and Chiles. A study on the alchemy of Umami and Fire, featuring 7 fusion formulations.