Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Brill


Brill

Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for brill according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.

Brill immediately conjures the embrace of iodine and the bracing kiss of porcini, yet its initial umaminess is only the opening note. Beneath lies a complex tapestry of delicate sardine, hints of seaweed, and the green vegetal notes of asparagus that contribute remarkable depth. The culinary wizardry unfolds when we pair brill with ingredients that let these nuances sing.

To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our findings reveal, for instance, how parsley's hexenal tones can carry brill, or how basil's linalool notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the marine aroma.

Flavour Profile Of Brill Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour

Flavour notes evoked by brill

Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Brill: Oceanic, Porcini, Seaweed, Asparagus, Fishy, Oyster, Gamey, Saline, Mouldy, Parsnip, Spinach, Walnut, Ovine, Mustard, Potato, Fungus, Proteolytic, Grassy, Ginger, Flint, Petrichor, Iron, Rice, Olivey, Capsaicin, Squash


Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of brill

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. nectarous, acidic, and floral) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Flavour Code


To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.


The Flavours That Harmonise With Oceanic Notes

Strength of Association Between Flavours

The flavours most associated with oceanic notes are: Basil, Menthol, Grapefruit, Grassy, Bergamot, Citric, Capsaicin, Capsicum, Thyme, Fennel, Leafy, Neroli, Cucumber, Sage, Brassica.

Our analysis shows that the flavour of iodine is strongly associated with the flavour of basil. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a basil-like flavour, such as basil, when pairing with the oceanic accents of brill.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing brill with basil.

  • Filet de barbue dugléré
    Académie du Goût

    Éliminer les ouïes, ébarber, vider, laver et égoutter la barbue. Concasser la tête, la rincer ainsi que les arêtes. Les mettre à dégorger pendant quelques minutes sous un filet d’eau.

  • Barbue de ligne cuite au plat façon dugléré
    Académie du Goût

    Eliminer les ouïes, ébarber, vider, laver et égoutter la barbue. Concasser la tête, la rincer ainsi que les arêtes et les mettre à dégorger pendant quelques minutes sous un filet d’eau.

    • Harmonious Flavours Of Brill


    Just as our ingredient analysis revealed that iodine and basil-like flavours combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in brill. For instance, the porcini notes of brill are strongly associated with rice-like and cabbagy flavours.

    The notes complementing the various notes of brill can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

    Flavour Profile Of Brill And Its Complementary Flavour Notes

    Flavour notes evoked by brill

    Flavours complementary to brill

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Brill: Oceanic, Porcini, Seaweed, Asparagus, Fishy, Oyster, Gamey, Saline, Mouldy, Parsnip, Spinach, Walnut, Ovine, Mustard, Potato, Fungus, Proteolytic, Grassy, Ginger, Flint, Petrichor, Iron, Rice, Olivey, Capsaicin, Squash


    Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of brill

    Matching Flavour Profiles


    The flavour profile of parsley offers many of the notes complementary to brill, including grassy and hoppy aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of parsley has many of the of the features that are complementary to brill, they are likely to pair very well together.

    Prominent Flavour Notes Of Parsley Are Represented By Longer Bars

    Flavour notes evoked by parsley

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Parsley: Grassy, Chlorophyll, Eucalyptol, Hoppy, Allspice, Basil, Pine, Bay leaf, Rosemary, Cedar, Resinous, Fennel, Menthol, Thyme, Sage, Celery, Citric, Neroli, Clove, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Spinach, Capsicum, Balsam


    Hover over the bars in chart above to identify the flavour notes of parsley

    The chart above shows the unique profile of parsley across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with brill.


    Recipes That Pair Brill With Parsley


  • Brill, English peas, heirloom tomatoes, farfalle
    Great British Chefs

    Brill is an often underrated fish, which can be served with a variety of brilliant ingredients. Luke Holder's colourful recipe pairs the fish with peas, heirloom tomatoes and a herb sauce, in a concoction which is as fresh as it is tasty.
  • Sous vide brill with fish fumet and sea herbs
    Great British Chefs

    This delicious sous vide brill recipe from Galton Blackiston uses a water bath to protect the delicate flavour of the fish. For an extra taste of the sea, the chef garnishes the dish with sautéed sea aster and other sea herbs. Typically found in salt marshes along the coast, sea aster has a wonderfully salty flavour, but you can replace with samphi...

    • Linked Flavour Notes


    Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of brill, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

    Brill's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients

    Brill's Strongest Flavours

    Complementary Flavours

    Ingredients with Complementary Flavours





    Flavour groups:


    Nectarous

    Herbal

    Spice

    Vegetal

    Earthy

    Woody

    Carnal

    The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of brill, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to brill.


    What To Drink With Brill


    The menthol notes in virgin mojito make it a perfect pairing with brill. Likewise, the rice flavours in genmaicha tea create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of brill below.




    Which Vegetables Go With Brill?


    Choose vegetables that cut through its meatiness or cut through its marine aroma. Celeriac offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Parsnip add a gentle, oniony brightness, while purple sprouting broccoli introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

    Alternatively, embrace vegetables that harmonise with brill's salinity. The addition of pea, with its subtle hexenal notes, can complement the brine beautifully. Tomato bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while green tomato lends a fresh aroma.

    How Flavonomics Works


    We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

    Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

    Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

    We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

    These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Brill), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.


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