I was standing there with cameras rolling. I grabbed a broad bean and started peeling. It took a few seconds to register that it was hot. Very hot. Possibly unbearably hot. But I pressed on. I remembered my mother talking about her ‘asbestos fingers’ when she picked up hot pots, pans and potatoes. Wasn’t I my mother’s daughter? Well, yes and no. Because after a bunch of broad beans I caved…

Given that my aim with Dani Valent Cooking is to empower and inspire, I think it’s important to keep it real and show that everything doesn’t have to go right and failure can still be fun and tasty. That’s what happened on this shoot … Enjoy my ‘gaaahhhh’ moment …then make this subtle, comforting and healthy dish!

Watch the official video of Steamed Fish with Eggplant Miso – an elegant Japanese meal using the Varoma.

Steamed Fish with Eggplant Miso makes a beautiful main to follow my light and lovely Goma Dofu (Sesame Tofu) starter, another Japanese inspired recipe.