Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Mahi-mahi
Top flavour pairings and recipes for mahi-mahi, according to analysis of thousands of recipes.
Mahi-mahi immediately conjures the evocative embrace of iodine and the bracing kiss of cucumber. But look beneath its obvious saltiness and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of oyster, a hint of sardine, and subtle accents reminiscent of asparagus. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. The true alchemy of the kitchen unfolds when we pair mahi-mahi with ingredients that let these nuances sing.
To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how tomato sauce's solanum tones carry mahi-mahi, and how basil's linalool notes create a surprising synergy with its marine aroma.
Flavour Profile Of Mahi-mahi Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Mahi-mahi: Oceanic, Cucumber, Oyster, Fishy, Asparagus, Porcini, Gamey, Saline, Brassica, Corn, Mouldy, Parsnip, Ovine, Seaweed, Mustard, Flint, Spinach, Walnut, Allicin, Fungus, Sulfurous, Potato, Rice
An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as vegetal, acidic, or nectarous, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for 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 aromas of mahi-mahi.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing mahi-mahi with basil.
Harmonious Flavours Of Mahi-mahi
Just as our analysis revealed that iodine and basil-like notes are often associated, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in mahi-mahi. For instance, the cucumber notes of mahi-mahi are strongly associated with vinegary and oystery accents.
The notes complementary to the various aroma accents of mahi-mahi can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Mahi-mahi And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Mahi-mahi: Oceanic, Cucumber, Oyster, Fishy, Asparagus, Porcini, Gamey, Saline, Brassica, Corn, Mouldy, Parsnip, Ovine, Seaweed, Mustard, Flint, Spinach, Walnut, Allicin, Fungus, Sulfurous, Potato, Rice
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of tomato sauce offers many of the aroma notes complementary to mahi-mahi, including tomato and oyster accents. Because the flavour profile of tomato sauce has many of the of the features that are complementary to mahi-mahi, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Tomato Sauce Are Represented By Longer Bars
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Tomato sauce: Tomatoey, Porcini, Thyme, Allicin, Oyster, Basil, Asparagus, Allspice, Sesame, Burnt, Bay leaf, Peaty, Glutamic, Butyric, Acetic, Koji, Poultry, Potato, Proteolytic, Pea, Capsicum, Menthol, Sage, Rosemary, Cedar, Onion, Bovine, Grassy, Hickory, Raspberry, Fishy
The chart above shows the unique profile of tomato sauce across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with mahi-mahi.
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of mahi-mahi, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
Mahi-mahi's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients
Mahi-mahi's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of mahi-mahi, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma notes complementary to mahi-mahi.
What To Drink With Mahi-mahi
The menthol notes in virgin mojito make it a perfect pairing with mahi-mahi. Likewise, the toast flavours in english ale create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of mahi-mahi below.
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., Mahi-mahi), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.
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