Congruent Pairings:
Grilled prawns with grapefruit salsa
Grapefruit is both bitter and tangy, and when combined with seafood, it enhances the freshness and brings out the briny, sweet flavors of prawns.
Citrus and fennel salad
Fennel has an aniseed-like sweetness that rounds out grapefruit’s bitterness, creating a layered, aromatic pairing.
Seared tuna with grapefruit vinaigrette → Tuna is rich and meaty, and the sharpness of grapefruit cuts through its fatty texture, creating balance.
Complementary Pairings:
Crispy pork belly
The fatty, crispy richness of pork belly contrasts the tonic’s sharpness, helping to refresh the palate between bites.
Spicy Thai papaya salad
The sweetness and spice from Thai dishes mellow out the grapefruit’s sharp edge, creating a dynamic contrast.
Avocado and smoked salmon toast
The creamy avocado neutralizes bitterness, while the smoked salmon adds umami depth.