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The Disrupter Chefs: Martin Morales
Food
Morales’ successful restaurant Ceviche, incredible Peruvian food in Soho (followed by Andina in Shoreditch), has been a hot seat since its launch in 2012. If anyone is an inspiration for enterprise, persistence and passion it is Martin Morales.
Where do you currently cook? I work with our Executive Head Chef developing dishes in all our Ceviche kitchens. And I cook for my family at home! Both are fun.
Describe your cooking style: I look for great flavours, I’m creative, think out of the box, study traditions and I’m very resourceful.
We’re back at @sohofoodfeast 2018 this Saturday 9th June.. Visit our #CasitaAndina & #CevicheSoho teams for our award-winning Don Ceviche and Artichoke Ceviche, to help raise money for the local parish primary school #sohofoodfeast
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What did you want to be when you were growing up? An archaeologist. I have always had a fascination for the origin of old things, the stories behind them and finding them particularly cultural items.
How did you get to where you are today? By working hard, being nice to people, being creative and constantly asking myself ‘what do you love doing?’ and following my gut feel. My two loves are food and music, and I’ve had a career producing record for top music artists as well as in the last six years, working at my company Ceviche Family, as a chef and restaurateur at our Ceviche and Andina restaurants.
Loved djing @tasteoflondon this eve. Last light was food demo on eating plates, tonight it’s music plates. Thx for pic @eatcookexplore #aeg #aegtasteofxmas #tasteofchristmas #dj #djing #djinglife #cevicheuk #andinalondon #peruvianfood #cocinaperuana #londontestaurants #londoncocktails #londonbars #foodfestival
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Was there a place or meal that changed everything for you? 1982, as a kid, with my great aunts in Lima. Watching them cook a meal one Saturday which blew my mind so much so I always wanted to become a chef from then on. My team and I pioneered Peruvian cuisine when no-one knew about it, cared for it, nor supported it. But we did. And we cook it and present it stylishly and exquisitely.
Tamales are the most loved #streetfood in #Peru – steamed corn dumplings that are fluffy and very moreish. Traditionally, they are filled with all kinds of delicious leftovers, stews or casseroles . . . . #Tamal #Tamales #PeruvianFood #PeruvianCuisine #Dumplings #Corn #Choclo
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What would you consider a trend in the food industry for 2019? Maca – a Peruvian root full of nutrients; it’s delicious and revitalising.
Maca, found today as we wandered the gorgeous markets of the Peruvian Andes. Maca is incredibly rich in nutrients and has an even higher calcium level than milk. Maca is also the key ingredient in our Croquetta de Maca in our Andina Cookbook. Link in bio. • • • #recipe #restaurant #andina #ceviche #london #soho #food #eats #Peruvianfood #Cocinaperuana #Perú #Londonrestaurants #Chefslife #Cheflife #Londonchef #Cevicheuk #Andinalondon #Perúfood #Vegetables #Salads #Foodporn #andinacookbook #andina #maca #root #healthy #andes #peru #market
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Is there an area of the food industry that needs disrupting? Yes, lunchtime. We need to slow down, create beautiful moments and chill a little during the day. STOP running and meditate. And take time to talk, meet and eat lunch with friends in nice places.
Signature dish: Don Ceviche
Last supper: Chicken Soup
Favourite place to cook: My home
Who would you like to cook for? Nelson Mandela RIP
Who would you like to cook for you? Gregory Porter
Food hero growing up? Auntie Carmela. My birthday BBQ when I was eight years old. Auntie Otilia made me a football shapes cake, Auntie Carmela cooked her famous chicken wings and I was surrounded by friends and family in Lima.
Favourite wine? I drink Pisco. A kind of fortified wine that’s distilled like brandy. Its Peru’s national drink. Quebranta grape is best and Pisco 1615 is my favourite distillery. And Chilcano my favourite pisco cocktail.
This Friday, from 6pm I’ll perform a live DJ set on @SohoRadio as a part of our #JagerSoho Ceviche and Andina Pop-Up. We’ll also host a cocktail masterclass (featuring our Pisco & @jagermeisteruk) at the same time. Repost this Pisco cocktail photo and tag us @cevicheuk @andinalondon to win a place at the masterclass and DJ session. Or just listen live online @SohoRadio. Cheers!
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Where would you hold your 100th birthday party? Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, on a calm beach south of Lima, watching surfers and eating fish: in a ceviche, soup, grilled and also fried. Any way and every way!
Love this photo from my last trip to Peru. Hot Peruvian churro with manjar blanco at Naplo Beach – south of Lima. Delicioso! ⠀ ⠀
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What’s your go-to dinner for one? Chicharron Sandwich. Confit pork sandwich with fried sweet potato, tomato and onion salsa and amarillo chilli mayo.
What makes you angry about your industry? Racism and elitism. I see it manifested subtly in other restaurants, and not so subtly in gastronomic institutions, in the press and on TV.
What do you love about your industry? That humble people can create a delicious business which is loved by others just by cooking traditional food. You don’t need to study to be a great chef; you just need a great teacher – it could have been your mum or auntie – who has taught you how to respect ingredients, mix them together to create yummy dishes, and how to be generous and honest to customers and staff.
sustainable sea bass, goldenberry, avocado, sweet potato, amarillo tiger’s milk . . . . . #Andina #PeruvianFood #GlutenFree #TigersMilk #WinterMenu #Ceviche #Seasonal
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