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Smoked Eel Dip

Nathalie Márquez Courtney After centuries of overfishing, European eels are critically endangered, and the stocks at Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh are strictly managed to help restore the species’ numbers. These specialty eels can fetch a hefty price tag, so Kai…

Potato Focaccia With Ramp Pesto

Nathalie Márquez Courtney This recipe came along thanks to an erroneous batch of boiled potatoes—specifically those of the Arran Victory variety from growers An Garraí Glas, the most sought-­after spuds in Connemara. Chef Jess Murphy decided to press the potatoes…

Chicken Schnitzel With Blue Cheese Ranch

Nathalie Márquez Courtney The schnitzel at Kai, ­typically made with pheasant, is a beloved special during the autumn hunting season. This chicken variation can—thankfully—be enjoyed year-round. (Substitute an equal weight of pheasant breast if you’d like to give the original…

Rhubarb Lemon Drizzle Cake

Nathalie Márquez Courtney At Hapi Bakery, sister shop to Jess Murphy’s Kai, pastry chef Niamh Heskin prepares this lemon ­drizzle cake inspired by one she learned to make at the legendary McCambridge’s of Galway. This recipe calls for superfine sugar,…