Nanbanzuke is marinated fried fish in a delicious citrus, soy sauce-based vinaigrette. It is a deep-fried dish but the Nanban sauce gives it a light and refreshing taste. A great summer dish that can be made in advance, it can even be served cold. Nanban means foreign and this dish is originally from Portugal and Spain, brought to Japan in the 17th century. The recipe bears similarities to Escabeche..

Tagines are a wonderful way of bringing a little unique and exotic North African flavour to a meal.

Combining fruit with meat, poultry, or fish is typical of North African cuisine, and with a spicy marinade, the overall flavour is not too sweet. As with many tagine or casserole dishes, the flavours do improve when made a day ahead.