Charred corn and broccoli salad with miso is a smoky, savoury delight

In this salad, gingery miso dressing marries charred fresh sweet corn and broccoli, which can be made under the broiler or on the grill.

When we think about where flavour comes from in a recipe, most of us probably focus on the ingredients – the produce and proteins, herbs, spices, aromatics and other seasonings.

But often overlooked is the flavour created by the cooking method itself – the fond that forms on the bottom of the skillet when protein or vegetables are browned; the amplified nuttiness from toasting nuts and seeds; the savoury, crisp exterior that develops with roasting.