Chef Riq Unseen Cuisine
Unseen Cuisine | Sensory Cooking Podcast for Confidence in the Kitchen
Unseen Cuisine is a cooking podcast that teaches you how to cook with confidence using sound, aroma, and touch instead of sight. Hosted by Chef Riq, a blind chef and holistic nutrition coach, this culinary podcast blends technique, nutrition, and real kitchen skills to help you become a better cook.
Each episode breaks down cooking techniques, recipes, and sensory methods that work for beginners, home cooks, and anyone looking to improve their skills in the kitchen.
Whether you’re looking for a cooking podcast, culinary education, kitchen tips, or a new way to experience food, Unseen Cuisine helps you cook without limits.
Chef Riq Unseen Cuisine
Deep-Poached Chicken or Artichoke Hearts
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Recipe Friday — Deep-Poached Chicken or Artichoke Hearts
In this Recipe Friday episode of Unseen Cuisine, Chef Riq walks you through deep poaching, using either tender chicken or artichoke hearts for a plant-forward alternative.
This episode focuses on low, protective heat and sensory cues that help you recognize perfect doneness through touch, aroma, and calm liquid movement, without relying on sight.
This episode includes:
- Audio-first, step-by-step deep poaching guidance
- Tactile cues for tenderness and moisture
- A dairy-free, allergy-aware approach
- A plant-based option using artichoke hearts
Light, nourishing, and deeply calming, this dish highlights how gentle heat preserves flavor, texture, and comfort.
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