Yotam Ottolenghi Texture Quotations

Small okra pods have a much more attractive texture than large ones, which, when cooked, can be gloopy, stringy and totally spoil a dish.

It's hard to beat the rough texture of steel-cut oats, with their slight resistance against the teeth.

Chana dal are skinless dried split chickpeas used in Indian cooking. They have a great texture and delicate flavour.

Sea spaghetti looks like dark fettuccine and has a similar texture - you can get it in health food stores or online.

Rice and vermicelli is a common combination in Arab and Turkish cooking - it has a lighter texture than rice on its own.