The Anxiety Plane
A one-inch spiced lamb coin with turmeric-ginger glaze — courage in a single taste
I had massive social anxiety. The only way to get over flying is to get on a plane.
Why this bite? Adam overcame social anxiety by walking into what scared him most. This warm, grounding bite is courage in food form.
The Story
Read the full story →In his late teens, Adam struggled with acute social anxiety that made ordinary public situations feel physically overwhelming. His response was not retreat but decision: 'The only way to get over flying is to get on a plane.' This spiced lamb meatball with a turmeric-ginger shot is that decision made edible — warm, grounding spice for courage, and a sharp shot of brightness for the moment you choose to walk into the room anyway.
Ingredients
- Ground lamb
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Fresh ginger
- Lemon
- Honey
- Mint
Preparation
- 1.Season lamb with cumin and coriander, form small meatballs, bake.
- 2.Make turmeric-ginger shot: juice ginger, mix with turmeric, lemon, honey.
- 3.Serve meatball on skewer beside shot glass.
- 4.Garnish with fresh mint.
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