LIFESTYLE | FOOD & DRINK
NAME: ANIKA MADSEN TITLE: HEAD CHEF COMPANY: IRIS RESTAURANT LOCATION: NORWAY
The same ethos that underpins Iris and Salmon Eye inspires Anika’ s cooking. Growing up in the‘ new Nordic wave’ of cuisine, led by the likes of Noma and Claus Meyer, local ingredients and the natural environment are fundamental to her approach.
“ It was very much a period of no rules, experimenting and embracing what’ s around us,” she says.“ That means being led by fishermen, greensmen and meeting with the local community to hear incredible stories the people who have fresh produce in their hands.
Head Chef Anika is passionate about discovering ingredients from the ocean and showcasing uncommon, local produce from the surrounding mountains.
“ In Norway, we are surrounded by the best seafood in the world,” says Anika.“ Around 70 % of the world is covered by water, and yet we’ re only eating 2 % of what’ s in it. There’ s endless potential if we’ re sustainable and nothing is more exciting than being in the middle of nowhere and fascinated by what’ s on your plate. This isn’ t something you can Google or Instagram, it’ s about experiencing the wild firsthand.”
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