How to Plan A Meal
Going off script? No need to search for a recipe for each and every meal you make. Learn how to craft your next meal by allowing your palate to drive the inspiration. Chef Nakia provides you with a game plan to create your next meal to be uniquely yours.
Ask yourself the following questions to help guide you meal plan journey:
What kind of protein do I want to eat?
Do I want to use inspiration from a specific part of the world?
Do I have any leftover ingredients that I can use?
How prominent do I want each of the five flavors to be in my dish?
bitter, salty, umami, sweet, sour/acidic
Which textures do I want to experience as I’m eating this dish?
crunchy, juicy, tender, chewy, creamy
Do I need to finish the dish with a sauce or a garnish to add any flavors/textures that I’m missing?
Will this meal have leftovers? If there are leftover ingredients, how can I use them in an upcoming meal?
