“I Was Fascinated by How Difficult It Was”: Josh Niland’s Fish Butchery

“I Was Fascinated by How Difficult It Was”: Josh Niland’s Fish Butchery

Author: Broadsheet September 7, 2023 Duration: 29:50

Josh Niland has been a game changer in the way Australia thinks about fish. Passionate about seafood sustainability, the groundbreaking chef has pioneered practices that use as much of the fish as possible, beyond just the fillet. These innovative techniques are now laid out in his new book Fish Butchery, both a collection of recipes and a guide to cooking with intention. Josh joins Around Town to discuss his third cookbook, how to make the most of every fish and why we need to rethink the idea of 'fresh' when it comes to seafood. 

Featured on today's episode: 

  • Fish Butchery: Mastering The Catch, Cut And Craft 

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