Ika Mata is a traditional Cook Islands dish consisting of delicate raw fish marinated in citrus juice and coconut cream.

Kimchi fried rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) with Spam is one of my favourite Korean comfort food dishes. Best to use day-old leftover steamed rice, this versatile recipe was my go-to while COVID-19 restrictions were at its worst in WA as it is possible to knock out this dish using purely pantry and freezer items.

This Italian-inspired four-cheese sauce (salsa ai quattro formaggi) is comfort food at its finest and works great with any type of pasta or gnocchi.

During my time as a professional chef working in yakitori and izakaya style restaurants, one of my all-time favourite dishes to serve has to be Beef Tataki. The technique of quickly searing the meat at extremely high heat locks in the eye fillet’s juiciness – the steak is best “done” extra rare to celebrate the most tender cut of beef. The ponzu sauce packs a punch, making Tataki a tantalising entrée.