Aishling Moore: How to make grilled mackerel with beetroot and apple chutney

The pairing of mackerel with beetroot is one which I revert to often.

Grilled mackerel beetroot and apple chutney Picture: Chani Anderson

Sat, 02 May, 2026 - 01:00

Aishling Moore is head chef and co-owner of Goldie, the award-winning seafood restaurant in Cork city. A pioneer of gill-to-fin cooking in Ireland, and author of cookbook The Whole Catch, she's won multiple awards for her cooking and writing.

Niki Signet’s The Flavour Thesaurus is one of the most important books I acquired as a young chef and one I recommend to any keen cook.

The book is a compendium of flavour combinations, with thousands of ingredient pairings. So, it’s a brilliant resource to have on hand when you’re in need of inspiration.