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 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.
Empanadas & Bao: The Dialect of Pockets
One is golden and fried; the other is white and steamed. A study on the "Pocket Dialect" of street food, featuring 9 ways to bridge Latin America and Asia through dough.
The Long Table: A Mediterranean-Asian Gathering
Few things are as joyful as a meal that stretches through the afternoon. An architectural guide to building a Mediterranean-Asian fusion menu for your next gathering.