Control

When designing or composing a dish, a key skill is knowing when to stop adding ingredients. A good chef will stop just at the right time, ignoring inessentials and allowing the true essence of the dish to be at the forefront.

An over-eager chef will spoil the dish by overcrowding it with flavours and textures, trying to impress. Less is certainly more, and if the fundamental combination works and the ingredients are at their best, it is hard to go wrong. Exercise control — know when to stop.