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You can find cedar planks at barbecue retail stores, hardware stores or online.

Soak the dried abalone in cold water for 24 hours. The next day, clean and brush thoroughly cover with boiling water for 15 minutes. Let cool completely before step 5.

For best results, use good quality chorizo. For a spicy version, choose a spicy type of chorizo.

You can find cedar planks at barbecue retail stores, hardware stores or online.

If using fresh octopus, freeze beforehand to ensure it is tender.

For a vegetarian option, replace smoked salmon slices with roasted capsicum strips.

To ensure this recipe is gluten free, be sure to read the label of your fish sauce.

To ensure this recipe is gluten free, be sure to read the label of your fish sauce.

To make your own Sweet Chilli Sauce or Ketchup, find recipes on Cookidoo®.

You can find wild rice at most major supermarkets and health food stores.

Check salmon is cooked through by making a cut with a knife in the centre of the fish - it should be light pink and no longer translucent.

If you’re looking for an impressive centrepiece for your Christmas table, look no further than this majestic fish pie. A French adaptation of a traditional Russian recipe, Coulibiac contains layers of rice, mushrooms, eggs, and salmon, all wrapped in rich, buttery shortcrust pastry. This is a real festive showstopper!

Curing time will vary, depending on the size and thickness of your fillet. It's ready once the salmon is opaque and firm to the touch.

Use a heavy can to keep cedar plank submerged while soaking. Flip occasionally to make sure it is evenly soaked. Allow to soak 1-4 hours before grilling.

You can use any type of white fish - we recommend barramundi, hoki, snapper or cod.

This recipe is also great with hapuka, snapper, salmon or tuna.

To ensure your bird's eye chillies weigh accurately, we recommend placing larger quantities into the bowl at once rather than weighing each individual chilli.

To toast black sesame seeds: heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add black sesame seeds and toast 5-7 minutes or until they smell nutty and become lightly brown. Stir to avoid burning.

You can make the patties in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours, then proceed as per recipe.

The combination of beans and seafood is common in many Mediterranean countries. In this recipe the small black-eyed beans serve as a bed for the pleasant firmness of the squid, giving this dish an interesting balance of flavour and texture. Packed with nutrients, this recipe feeds many and can be adapted to your ingredients and preferences.

Don’t confuse wheaten flour with plain flour. You will need to buy this low-protein flour from a good Asian grocer.