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They lend moisture, crunch and freshness and provide a wonderful foil for heavy, rich ingredients. They are, however, almost entirely water, and thus over extended periods are prone to wilting and, worse, making bread soggy.
The 5 basic elements of plating
Create a framework. Start with drawings and sketches to visualise the plate. ...
Keep it simple. Select one ingredient to focus on and use space to simplify the presentation. ...
Balance the dish. ...
Get the right portion size. ...
Highlight the key ingredient.