Chef Ken Oringer (S6/Ep.17)

Ken Oringer is a Boston-based chef and owner of Uni, Toro, Coppa and Little Donkey. His restaurants have consistently received rave reviews including “America’s Best New Restaurants,” “Top 50 Restaurants in America” and Oringer himself earning a James Beard Award for Best Chef Northeast. In this episode, we discuss how he helped lay the groundwork for some of America’s most notable restaurants, why teaching and mentoring the next generation of chefs is so important and more. We dive into his endless (and selfless) charitable work he’s involved with, including Off Their Plate, a non-profit founded during the pandemic. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Ken Oringer.  This episode is Presented by Fords Gin.  This episode (and recipe) is brought to you by Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls, Real Good Fish and Wickles Pickles. Cast Iron Spicy Fish Sandwich on a Toasted Garlic Hoagie Roll with 'Christmas' Remoulade and Shrettuce Makes 2 Sandwiches For the Blackening/Cajun Spice: 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika  1 Tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon New Mexico green chile powder, or chile powder of your choice 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme *salt and pepper will be used on their own to season the fish For the ‘Christmas’ Remoulade: 1/2 cup mayo Splash of rice vinegar, about 1 Tablespoon 1-2 Tablespoons Wickles Wicked Jalapeño Relish 1-2 Tablespoons Wickles Spicy Red Sandwich Spread Salt and pepper, to taste   For the Sandwich: 2 Martin's Hoagie Rolls, or other long rolls 2-3 Tablespoons butter, softened/spreadable Sprinkle of granulated garlic, about 1/2 teaspoon 2, 4-6 oz. fillets of Real Good Fish Rockfish, or other thin white fish fillets Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil cooking spray Olive oil or vegetable oil 1 cup shredded lettuce (shrettuce), such as iceberg or romaine 1 tomato, cut into ¼” inch thin slices Your favorite hot sauce, to splash, optional 1 lemon, cut into wedges, optional   Heat a medium to large size cast iron sk