Gulf Coast Black Pepper Plate

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger and set within reach of the stove.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the yellow onion and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the black pepper and let it slow-cooked, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Fold in the olive oil and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Off the heat, brighten it up with a grating of hard cheese and a final crack of pepper.
6. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.