Storecupboard standbys with Dave Mothersill of Furna, Brighton

Written by
Andy Lynes

‘There’s a few things that I need to have in all the time. Good quality pre-cooked white beans, be it a butter bean, a flageolet bean or a cannellini bean. I’m a huge fan of Ottoleghi’s Green Harissa; it’s absolutely fantastic on salmon or chicken. Any of the Belazu Mediterranean ingredients, I think the quality’s great - things like capers and preserved lemon, and they do a fantastic tapenade as well. Mutti chopped tomatoes are bloody fantastic. They’re all versatile ingredients. The preserved lemon goes with the butter beans, or if you’re making a roast chicken, throw the butter beans in with the resting juices and the tapenade. It’s all so versatile and absolutely delicious.’

Dave Mothersill is the chef and owner of Furna restaurant

The Details
Furna
6 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF
01273 031594; furnarestaurant.co.uk

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