NABEMONO, Master Den’s Poppu Uppu
Kappo is gone, but anguish at its absence is lessened by its temporary successor, a sharply focused pop-up offering three Japanese hotpots – beef, seafood and mushroom – each accompanied by vegetables to simmer at the table. Get in quick as it’ll be gone by the end of October. Master Den’s Poppu Uppu, 1 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, Vic, (03) 9639 9500. MICHAEL HARDEN, VICTORIA EDITOR
BRAISED BROAD BEANS, Ottoman Cuisine
There’s broad beans, then there’s double-podded broad beans. But what about cooking them in the pod? Pick the beans when they’re very young and tender, and not only can the whole bean be eaten, they can be haunting and elegant, as this Turkish take, accented with dill and sumac, demonstrates. Ottoman Cuisine, 9 Broughton St,…
