Recipe: Mackerel sandwich by @chefvanderlecq
If there is anyone who proves that impressive cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, it’s Daan van der Lecq. Known on Instagram as @chefvanderlecq, he shows that with a little creativity and a healthy dose of nerve, you can quickly put something special on the table. From his first cookbook, F*cking Lecqer, we’re sharing the recipe for his mackerel sandwich with kimchi and avocado.
What a flavor combination!
Daan: “Sometimes you have moments when you suddenly discover something genius, for example a flavor combination. This was one of them. Ho-ly-f*ck, this is so good. Things you don’t often happen to have at home, but I happened to have them at home and decided to start stacking. Thank me later!”
How to make Daan’s mackerel sandwich
Cookbook F*cking Lecqer: 98 recipes to impress
Whether you’re in the mood for a crispy rice omelet, Japanese gazpacho, pasta with fennel sausage, salad with Jerusalem artichoke and merguez, or a family recipe such as Daan’s mother’s meatballs or Grandpa Pim’s Indonesian satay: it’s all in there. Daan knows how to combine comfort food and culinary creativity perfectly. And the best part? It’s simple, accessible and f*cking lecqer!
Title: F*cking Lecqer
Author: Daan van der Lecq
Price: €29.99
Publisher: Spectrum
(publication date October 14, 2025)
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