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Servings: 4
Jesse Jenkins says: “When the process of breaking something creates unformed beauty, it is incredibly satisfying. If it also has a practical function, I’m sold. The jagged texture of the cucumber here creates more surface area to grab onto sauce and toppings. I learned the technique while making oi muchim, a Korean spicy cucumber salad, and have used it ever since. This version goes full Caesar and it’s totally delicious.”
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About Jesse Jenkins
Extracted from Cooking with Vegetables by Jesse Jenkins (published by Bluebird, June 2025, £28).
Jesse Jenkins, also known by his Instagram handle ADIP (Another Day in Paradise), is a rising star on the UK cooking scene. He brings his distinctive Californian-relaxed style to bold flavour-packed home cooking in his debut cookbook, Cooking with Vegetables. Featuring over 100 creative recipes, this book invites home cooks to transform everyday ingredients into delicious, unforgettable dishes.
Jenkins’ recipes put vegetables front and centre, applying techniques often reserved for meat or fish to elevate the flavours and textures of humble ingredients. Whether it’s charring leeks over an open flame for smoky depth, ‘grilling’ peas in a sieve or caramelising cabbage for a crisp crust, Jenkins showcases how vegetables can shine whether you eat meat, fish or are plant based.