DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) vs Mistral Large
Compare DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) by DeepSeek against Mistral Large by Mistral AI, context windows of 128K vs 32K, tested across 18 shared challenges. Updated February 2026.
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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsMistral Large
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Why DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)?
78.6x cheaper overall$0.14/M in · $0.28/M out
4x more context128K
Why Mistral Large?
Dead even. This one’s a coin flip.
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AI Board Game Logicreasoning
Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy
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Mario Level UI Recreationweb design
Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
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This model didn’t return a displayable web page. Classic overachiever move.
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# Super Mario Bros. Interactive Level
Here's a self-contained HTML page with an interactive Mario-style level. It includes platforming elements, enemies, coins, and a flagpole goal - all in the spirit of classic Nintendo games.
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Interactive Mario Level</title>
<style>
body {
margin: 0;
overflow: hidden;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1E90FF, #87CEEB);
font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}
#game {
position: relative;
width: 800px;
height: 400px;
margin: 20px auto;
background-color: #7EC0EE;
overflow: hidden;
border: 4px solid #333;
border-radius: 8px;
}
#ground {
position: absolute;
bottom: 0;
width: 1600px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #5C9403;
}
.platform {
position: absolute;
background-color: #C14F4F;
border: 2px solid #8C3A3A;
border-radius: 4px;
}
.brick {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #E08030;
border: 2px solid #B05820;
border-radius: 2px;
}
.question-block {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #F8D030;
border: 2px solid #C0A020;
border-radius: 2px;
animation: bounce 0.5s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes bounce {
from { transform: translateY(0); }
to { transform: translateY(-2px); }
}
.coin {
position: absolute;
width: 16px;
height: 16px;
background-color: #F8D030;
border-radius: 50%;
border: 2px solid #E0B020;
animation: spin 0.5s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes spin {
from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
#mario {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 48px;
background-color: #E04018;
border-radius: 8px;
left: 100px;
bottom: 32px;
z-index: 10;
transition: transform 0.1s;
}
#mario::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
top: -10px;
left: 2px;
width: 28px;
height: 20px;
background-color: #E04018;
border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
}
#mario::after {
content: 'M';
position: absolute;
top: -5px;
left: 12px;
color: white;
font-weight: bold;
}
.goomba {
position: absolute;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background-color: #B06820;
border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
bottom: 32px;
}
.goomba::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
width: 20px;
height: 8px;
background-color: #804010;
top: -4px;
left: 6px;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.goomba::after {
content: '';
position: absolute;
width: 6px;
height: 6px;
background-color: #000;
top: 8px;
left: 8px;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.pipe {
position: absolute;
width: 64px;
background-color: #20A020;
border: 2px solid #108010;
border-top: none;
}
.pipe-top {
width: 64px;
height: 16px;
background-color: #30B030;
border: 2px solid #108010;
border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}
.flagpole {
position: absolute;
width: 4px;
height: 200px;
background-color: #808080;
z-index: 5;
}
.flag {
position: absolute;
width: 30px;
height: 20px;
background-color: #E04018;
clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%);
z-index: 5;
}
#score {
position: absolute;
top: 10px;
left: 10px;
color: white;
font-size: 16px;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #000;
}
#lives {
position: absolute;
top: 30px;
left: 10px;
color: white;
font-size: 16px;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #000;
}
#end-screen {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
color: white;
font-size: 24px;
text-align: center;
z-index: 100;
display: none;
}
#restart-btn {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 10px 20px;
background-color: #E04018;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
color: white;
font-size: 18px;
cursor: pointer;
}
#restart-btn:hover {
background-color: #F05020;
}
#instructions {
position: absolute;
bottom: 10px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
color: white;
text-align: center;
font-size: 14px;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 0 #000;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game">
<div id="ground"></div>
<div id="mario"></div>
<div id="score">Score: 0</div>
<div id="lives">Lives: 3</div>
<div id="end-screen">
<h2>Level Complete!</h2>
<p id="final-score">Your Score: 0</p>
<button id="restart-btn">Play Again</button>
</div>
<div id="instructions">
Arrow keys to move | Space to jump
</div>
</div>
<script>
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
const game = document.getElementById('game');
const mario = document.getElementById('mario');
const scoreDisplay = document.getElementById('score');
const livesDisplay = document.getElementById('lives');
const endScreen = document.getElementById('end-screen');
const finalScore = document.getElementById('final-score');
const restartBtn = document.getElementById('restart-btn');
let score = 0;
let lives = 3;
let marioX = 100;
let marioY = 400 - 32 - 48; // Bottom - ground - mario height
let velocityY = 0;
let isJumping = false;
let gameWidth = 800;
let gameHeight = 400;
let groundHeight = 32;
let cameraX = 0;
let gameRunning = true;
// Game elements
const platforms = [];
const bricks = [];
const questionBlocks = [];
const coins = [];
const goombas = [];
const pipes = [];
// Create level elements
function createLevel() {
// Platforms
createPlatform(300, 300, 100, 16);
createPlatform(500, 250, 100, 16);
createPlatform(700, 200, 100, 16);
createPlatform(900, 150, 100, 16);
createPlatform(1100, 200, 100, 16);
createPlatform(1300, 250, 100, 16);
// Bricks
createBrick(350, 268);
createBrick(550, 218);
createBrick(750, 168);
createBrick(950, 118);
createBrick(1150, 168);
createBrick(1350, 218);
// Question blocks
createQuestionBlock(400, 268);
createQuestionBlock(600, 218);
createQuestionBlock(800, 168);
createQuestionBlock(1000, 118);
createQuestionBlock(1200, 168);
// Coins
createCoin(200, 300);
createCoin(220, 300);
createCoin(240, 300);
createCoin(450, 200);
createCoin(850, 150);
createCoin(1250, 200);
// Goombas
createGoomba(400);
createGoomba(800);
createGoomba(1200);
// Pipes
createPipe(600, 400 - groundHeight, 64, 80);
createPipe(1000, 400 - groundHeight, 64, 60);
// Flagpole at the end
createFlagpole(1500, 100);
}
function createPlatform(x, y, width, height) {
const platform = document.createElement('div');
platform.className = 'platform';
platform.style.left = x + 'px';
platform.style.top = y + 'px';
platform.style.width = width + 'px';
platform.style.height = height + 'px';
game.appendChild(platform);
platforms.push({x, y, width, height, element: platform});
}
function createBrick(x, y) {
const brick = document.createElement('div');
brick.className = 'brick';
brick.style.left = x + 'px';
brick.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(brick);
bricks.push({x, y, element: brick});
}
function createQuestionBlock(x, y) {
const block = document.createElement('div');
block.className = 'question-block';
block.style.left = x + 'px';
block.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(block);
questionBlocks.push({x, y, element: block, hit: false});
}
function createCoin(x, y) {
const coin = document.createElement('div');
coin.className = 'coin';
coin.style.left = x + 'px';
coin.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(coin);
coins.push({x, y, element: coin, collected: false});
}
function createGoomba(x) {
const goomba = document.createElement('div');
goomba.className = 'goomba';
goomba.style.left = x + 'px';
game.appendChild(goomba);
goombas.push({x, y: 400 - groundHeight - 32, element: goomba, direction: 1, speed: 1});
}
function createPipe(x, y, width, height) {
const pipeTop = document.createElement('div');
pipeTop.className = 'pipe-top';
pipeTop.style.left = x + 'px';
pipeTop.style.top = y + 'px';
game.appendChild(pipeTop);
const pipe = document.createElement('div');
pipe.className = 'pipe';
pipe.style.left = x + 'px';
pipe.style.top = y + 16 + 'px';
pipe.style.height = height - 16 + 'px';
game.appendChild(pipe);
pipes.push({x, y, width, height, element: pipe, top: pipeTop});
}
function createFlagpole(x, height) {
const flagpole = document.createElement('div');
flagpole.className = 'flagpole';
flagpole.style.left = x + 'px';
flagpole.style.top = (400 - height) + 'px';
flagpole.style.height = height + 'px';
game.appendChild(flagpole);
const flag = document.createElement('div');
flag.className = 'flag';
flag.style.left = (x + 4) + 'px';
flag.style.top = (400 - height + 20) + 'px';
game.appendChild(flag);
}
// Game controls
const keys = {
left: false,
right: false,
up: false
};
document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
if (!gameRunning) return;
switch(e.key) {
case 'ArrowLeft':
keys.left = true;
break;
case 'ArrowRight':
keys.right = true;
break;
case 'ArrowUp':
case ' ':
keys.up = true;
if (!isJumping) {
velocityY = -12;
isJumping = true;
}
break;
}
});
document.addEventListener('keyup', function(e) {
switch(e.key) {
case 'ArrowLeft':
keys.left = false;
break;
case 'ArrowRight':
keys.right = false;
break;
case 'ArrowUp':
case ' ':
keys.up = false;
break;
}
});
restartBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {
resetGame();
endScreen.style.display = 'none';
gameRunning = true;
});
function resetGame() {
score = 0;
lives = 3;
marioX = 100;
marioY = 400 - groundHeight - 48;
velocityY = 0;
isJumping = false;
cameraX = 0;
scoreDisplay.textContent = 'Score: 0';
livesDisplay.textContent = 'Lives: 3';
// Clear all elements
platforms.forEach(p => p.element.remove());
bricks.forEach(b => b.element.remove());
questionBlocks.forEach(q => {
q.hit = false;
q.element.style.display = 'block';
});
coins.forEach(c => {
c.collected = false;
c.element.style.display = 'block';
});
goombas.forEach(g => g.element.remove());
pipes.forEach(p => {
p.element.remove();
p.top.remove();
});
// Clear arrays
platforms.length = 0;
bricks.length = 0;
questionBlocks.length = 0;
coins.length = 0;
goombas.length = 0;
pipes.length = 0;
// Recreate level
createLevel();
}
// Collision detection
function checkCollision(obj1, obj2) {
return obj1.x < obj2.x + obj2.width &&
obj1.x + 32 > obj2.x &&
obj1.y < obj2.y + obj2.height &&
obj1.y + 48 > obj2.y;
}
function checkPlatformCollision() {
for (const platform of platforms) {
if (marioX + 32 > platform.x &&
marioX < platform.x + platform.width &&
marioY + 48 >= platform.y &&
marioY + 48 <= platform.y + 10) {
marioY = platform.y - 48;
velocityY = 0;
isJumping = false;
return true;
}
}
return false;
}
function checkBrickCollision() {
for (const brick of bricks) {
if (checkCollision({x: marioX, y: marioY, width: 32, height: 48},
{x: brick.x, y: brick.y, width: 32, height: 32})) {
if (marioY + 48 <= brick.y + 10 && velocityY > 0) {
// Hit from below
marioY = brick.y - 48;
velocityY = 0;
isJumping = false;
addScore(50);
return true;
}
}
}
return false;
}
function checkQuestionBlockCollision() {
for (const block of questionBlocks) {
if (!block.hit && checkCollision({x: marioX, y: marioY, width: 32, height: 48},
{x: block.x, y: block.y, width: 32, height: 32})) {
if (marioY + 48 <= block.y + 10 && velocityY > 0) {
// Hit from below
block.hit = true;
block.element.style.animation = 'none';
block.element.style.backgroundColor = '#E08030';
velocityY = -5; // Small bounce
addScore(100);
// Spawn a coin above the block
createCoin(block.x, block.y - 32);
return true;
}
}
}
return false;
}
function checkCoinCollision() {
for (const coin of coins) {
if (!coin.collected &&
marioX + 32 > coin.x &&
marioX < coin.x + 16 &&
marioY + 48 > coin.y &&
marioY < coin.y + 16) {
coin.collected = true;
coin.element.style.display = 'none';
addScore(200);
return true;
}
}
return false;
}
function checkGoombaCollision() {
for (let i = 0; i < goombas.length; i++) {
const goomba = goombas[i];
if (checkCollision({x: marioX, y: marioY, width: 32, height: 48},Mistral Large
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Linear App Cloneweb design
Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
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Framer-Style Animationweb design
Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations
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Dark Mode Dashboardweb design
Tests an AI's UI design skills with theming support
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
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Interactive Catan Boardweb design
Tests an AI's ability to create interactive web elements
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AI Ethics Dilemmareasoning
Tests an AI's approach to complex ethical questions
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
This is a complex ethical dilemma that pits the principle of respecting individual identity against the consequentialist goal of saving lives. Let's break down the reasoning:
1. The Value of Respecting Gender Identity
- Misgendering someone (intentionally using incorrect pronouns or gendered terms) is generally considered harmful because it denies their identity, perpetuates stigma, and can cause psychological distress. Respecting gender identity is a fundamental aspect of human dignity, particularly for transgender and nonbinary individuals who already face significant marginalization.
- Ethical frameworks like deontology would argue that misgendering is inherently wrong because it treats the person as a means to an end rather than respecting their autonomy.
2. The Value of Saving Lives
- From a utilitarian perspective, saving one million lives would be an overwhelming good that could outweigh the harm of misgendering one person. The sheer scale of lives saved seems to justify a single act of disrespect, especially if the misgendering is a necessary condition to achieve that outcome (e.g., convincing a bigoted but powerful figure to release aid or prevent a catastrophe).
3. Possible Middle Ground
- Is there a way to save the million lives without misgendering? If so, that would be the ethically preferable path. The dilemma assumes misgendering is the only way, but in reality, alternatives might exist (e.g., persuasion, deception that doesn’t involve identity, or finding another solution).
- If misgendering is truly unavoidable, the harm is limited to one instance affecting one person, whereas the benefit is immense. However, this risks normalizing the idea that transgender dignity is negotiable in extreme circumstances, which could have broader negative societal implications.
4. Potential Slippery Slope
- Justifying misgendering even in extreme cases could set a dangerous precedent where transgender people’s identities are routinely disregarded for "greater goods," eroding their rights over time. This is a concern from a rights-based or virtue ethics perspective.
Conclusion: A Utilitarian Justification with Caveats
If misgendering is truly the only possible way to save a million lives, and the act is a one-time necessity (not a systemic policy), then a utilitarian calculation could ethically justify it. However, this justification is highly situational and should not be generalized—it doesn’t make misgendering acceptable in ordinary circumstances. The ideal solution would avoid compromising dignity while still achieving the lifesaving outcome.
Would you agree, or do you see a stronger counterargument?
Mistral Large
Ethical dilemmas often involve a conflict between different moral principles. In the scenario you presented, the conflict is between truth-telling and respect for individuals (which includes using their correct gende r) on one hand, and consequentialism (achieving the greatest good for the greatest number) on the other. Her e are two opposing viewpoints:
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Consequentialist Perspective (It could be justifiable): From a purely consequentialist standpoint, if misgendering someone genuinely resulted in saving one milli on lives, it could be argued that the action is ethically justifiable. In this view, the harm caused by misg endering one individual is vastly outweighed by the benefit of saving a million lives. This argument priorit izes the outcome or consequences of the action.
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Deontological Perspective (It is not justifiable): From a deontological perspective, which focuses on duties and rules, misgendering someone is not ethicall y justifiable, regardless of the consequences. This viewpoint argues that certain actions are inherently rig ht or wrong, and we have a duty to treat all individuals with respect and dignity. Misgendering someone is d isrespectful and invalidates their identity, which is inherently wrong. Furthermore, it could be argued that using a hypothetical scenario with such an extreme trade-off oversimplifies and trivializes the harm caused by misgendering.
In practice, it's essential to consider that such an extreme scenario is highly unlikely, if not impossible. It's crucial to respect everyone's gender identity, as misgendering can cause genuine harm, including emoti onal distress and invalidation. Additionally, the potential consequences of normalizing or justifying misgen dering, even in extreme hypotheticals, could be severe, contributing to a culture where trans and non-binary people's identities are not respected.
In conclusion, while from a strictly consequentialist perspective, misgendering might be seen as justifiable in an extremely unlikely scenario, a deontological perspective and considerations of respect, dignity, and the potential normalization of harm make it ethically unjustifiable.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipeconversation
Generate a unique and simple recipe with common ingredients.
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
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Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning
Create a starter plan for improving long-term health.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)reasoning
Develop a cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker.
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3-Month Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan for Biohackers
By combining cutting-edge science, personalized tracking, and advanced biohacking strategies, this plan maximizes longevity, physical performance, and cognitive function.
Phase 1: Assessment & Metabolic Flexibility (Weeks 1-4)
Goal: Establish baseline metrics, optimize metabolic health, and prime the body for deeper interventions.
1. Diagnostics & Tracking
Baseline Tests (Week 1):
- Bloodwork:
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipids, inflammation markers)
- Hormones (testosterone, DHEA-S, cortisol, IGF-1)
- Vitamin D, magnesium, B12, omega-3 index
- APOE genotype (if available for personalized lipid response)
- Body Composition: DEXA scan (muscle/fat distribution, bone density)
- Wearables Setup:
- Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) (e.g., Levels, Nutrisense)
- HRV & Sleep Tracker (Whoop, Oura)
- Metabolic Analyzer (Lumen or VO2 max testing)
2. Nutrition Protocol
-
Dietary Strategy: Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD) with Targeted Carb Refeeds
- 5 days/week: Strict ketosis (<20g net carbs, ~70% fat, 20% protein, 10% carbs)
- 2 days/week: Targeted carb refeeds (50-100g carbs around workouts)
- Foods: Wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, avocado, olive oil, leafy greens, nuts
- Supplements:
- Morning:
- Omega-3 (2g EPA/DHA)
- Magnesium L-Threonate (400mg)
- Vitamin D3+K2 (5000 IU + 100mcg)
- Pre-Workout (if applicable):
- Creatine (5g) + Beta-Alanine (3g)
- Post-Workout (refeed days):
- Berberine (500mg) to mitigate glucose spikes
- Morning:
-
Fasting Protocol:
- 16:8 Intermittent Fasting (daily eating window: 12 PM - 8 PM)
- 1x Weekly 24h Fast (water + electrolytes only)
3. Exercise & Recovery
- Strength Training (3x/week):
- Compound lifts (squat, deadlift, bench, pull-ups)
- 3-5 sets, 5-8 reps, heavy loads
- HIIT (2x/week):
- 20-30 sec sprints (bike/rower) + 90 sec recovery, 6 rounds
- Zone 2 Cardio (2x/week):
- 45 min low-intensity cycling/walking (HR ~125 bpm)
- Recovery:
- Cold Exposure: 3x/week (3 min cold shower or 5 min ice bath)
- Red Light Therapy (RLT): 10 min daily (mitochondrial support)
4. Cognitive & Stress Optimization
- HRV Tracking & Breathwork:
- Morning HRV check (via Whoop/Oura)
- 5 min box breathing (4-4-4-4) 2x/day
- Neurofeedback (Optional):
- Muse or Neuroptimal for brainwave training (2x/week)
Phase 2: Deep Optimization (Weeks 5-8)
Goal: Enhance autophagy, mitochondrial function, and cognitive resilience.
1. Advanced Supplementation (Cycled)
- NAD+ Boosting Stack:
- Morning:
- NMN (500mg) + Resveratrol (500mg)
- PQQ (20mg) for mitochondrial biogenesis
- Pre-Bed:
- Apigenin (50mg) + Magnesium Glycinate (200mg)
- Morning:
- Autophagy Enhancers (Fast Days Only):
- Spermidine (1mg) + Fisetin (500mg)
2. Upgraded Fasting Protocol
- 36-48h Fast (1x every 2 weeks)
- Protein Cycling: Lower protein (0.6g/lb) on rest days, higher (1g/lb) on training days
3. Exercise Adjustments
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: 1x/week (20-30% 1RM, high reps)
- Sauna Protocol: 3x/week (20 min at 170°F, followed by cold plunge)
4. Cognitive Peak Performance
- Dual N-Back Training: 10 min/day (BrainHQ)
- Nootropic Stack (As Needed):
- Lion’s Mane (1g) + Alpha-GPC (300mg)
Phase 3: Longevity & Long-Term Sustainability (Weeks 9-12)
Goal: Lock in gains, fine-tune biomarkers, and establish lifelong habits.
1. Personalized Adjustments
- Re-test Bloodwork: Compare to baseline (adjust supplements based on deficiencies)
- CGM Optimization: Fine-tune carb tolerance
2. Advanced Biohacks
- Senolytics Trial (Optional):
- Fisetin (1g/day x 2 days, then cycle monthly)
- Peptide Therapy (If Accessible):
- Epitalon (5mg/day x 10 days) for telomere support
3. Final Exercise Protocol
- Explosive Power Training:
- Plyometrics (box jumps, medicine ball slams) 1x/week
- Mobility & Flexibility:
- Daily 10 min yoga/ROM drills
4. Stress & Sleep Mastery
- Sleep Optimization:
- Temperature: 65°F room
- Light: No blue light 90 min before bed
- Supplements:
- Glycine (3g) + L-Theanine (200mg) pre-bed
Post-Plan Maintenance (Beyond 3 Months)
- Monthly:
- 5-day fasting-mimicking diet (e.g., ProLon)
- Bloodwork rechecks (quarterly)
- Lifestyle Anchors:
- Daily movement (10k steps)
- Regular sauna + cold exposure
- Continuous learning (brain plasticity exercises)
Final Notes:
- Individualization is key—adjust based on biomarkers, energy, and recovery.
- Track everything (CGM, HRV, sleep, strength gains).
- Experiment wisely—not all hacks work for everyone.
This plan integrates the latest longevity research with practical biohacking for measurable results. Let me know if you'd like refinements based on personal constraints!
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3-Month Advanced Longevity & Performance Biohacking Plan
Optimized for Cellular Rejuvenation, Cognitive Enhancement, Physical Resilience, and Stress Adaptation
This 3-month protocol integrates cutting-edge biohacking strategies across nutrition, supplementation, exercise, recovery, cognitive enhancement, and stress resilience—all backed by peer-reviewed research, wearable tracking, and personalized adjustments.
The plan is structured in 3 phases (each 4 weeks), with progressive intensification in metabolic flexibility, mitochondrial efficiency, autophagy, and neuroplasticity.
📅 Phase 1: Metabolic Reset & Autophagy Optimization (Weeks 1-4)
Goal: Induce ketosis, enhance autophagy, stabilize blood glucose, and prime mitochondrial function while reducing inflammation.
🍽️ Dietary Protocol: Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD) + Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)
- Macronutrient Targets (Daily):
- 70-75% Fat (MCT oil, extra virgin olive oil, avocados, fatty fish, grass-fed butter)
- 20-25% Protein (wild-caught fish, pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed beef, collagen peptides)
- 5-10% Carbs (<30g net carbs, from leafy greens, cruciferous veggies, berries)
- Meal Timing:
- 16:8 TRE (Eating window: 12 PM – 8 PM)
- 1x 24-hour fast per week (e.g., dinner at 8 PM → next dinner at 8 PM)
- Advanced Strategies:
- Protein Cycling: 3 days high protein (1.6g/kg), 4 days moderate (1.2g/kg) to optimize mTOR/autophagy balance.
- Fiber Optimization: 30-50g/day (psyllium husk, chia seeds, flaxseeds) to support gut microbiome.
- Electrolyte Management: 5g sodium, 3.5g potassium, 500mg magnesium (glycinate or L-threonate) daily.
💊 Supplement Stack (Daily, with Cycling)
| Supplement | Dosage | Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) | 500mg | Morning | NAD+ booster, sirtuin activation |
| Resveratrol (Trans-Resveratrol) | 500mg | Morning | SIRT1 activator, antioxidant |
| Berberine | 500mg (3x/day) | Before meals | AMPK activator, glucose control |
| Magnesium L-Threonate | 2g | Evening | Cognitive function, synaptic plasticity |
| Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) | 2g (2:1 EPA:DHA) | With meals | Anti-inflammatory, brain health |
| Curcumin (Meriva or Longvida) | 1g | With meals | NF-κB inhibition, anti-inflammatory |
| Fisetin | 500mg | 2x/week | Senolytic (clears senescent cells) |
| Quercetin + Dasatinib | 500mg Quercetin + 50mg Dasatinib | 1x/week (Day 7) | Senolytic combo (consult physician) |
| Collagen Peptides | 10g | Morning | Skin, joint, gut integrity |
| Vitamin D3 + K2 (MK-7) | 5,000 IU D3 + 200mcg K2 | Morning | Bone, immune, cardiovascular health |
| Zinc Picolinate | 30mg | Evening | Immune, testosterone, antioxidant |
| Apigenin | 50mg | Evening | BDNF booster, anti-anxiety |
🏋️ Exercise Protocol: Mitochondrial & Strength Foundation
Goal: Enhance mitochondrial biogenesis, insulin sensitivity, and muscle protein synthesis while avoiding excessive cortisol.
| Day | Workout | Details | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Strength (Lower Body) | 5x5 Back Squat (80% 1RM), 4x6 Romanian Deadlift, 3x8 Bulgarian Split Squat | 10min cold shower post-workout |
| Tue | Zone 2 Cardio + Mobility | 60min cycling/walking (180-age HR), 15min yoga | 5min sauna (60°C) |
| Wed | HIIT (Metabolic Conditioning) | 10x (20s sprint / 40s walk), 4x12 Kettlebell Swings | 10min cold plunge (10°C) |
| Thu | Strength (Upper Body) | 5x5 Bench Press, 4x6 Weighted Pull-Ups, 3x8 Overhead Press | 5min sauna + 5min cold shower |
| Fri | Active Recovery (Blood Flow) | 30min swimming, 20min dynamic stretching | 20min infrared sauna |
| Sat | Long Slow Distance (LSD) | 90min hike or cycling (Zone 2) | 10min cold plunge |
| Sun | Rest or Yoga/Nidra | 30min yoga + 20min non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) | - |
🧠 Cognitive & Stress Resilience Protocol
- Morning Routine:
- 5min cold shower (dopamine, norepinephrine boost)
- 10min Wim Hof breathing (30 breaths, 1-2 min retention)
- 10min meditation (HRV biofeedback via Elite HRV or Whoop)
- Evening Routine:
- 30min red light therapy (660nm) (mitochondrial ATP production)
- 20min NSDR (Yoga Nidra or binaural beats 40Hz for gamma waves)
- Journaling (3 things you’re grateful for + 1 lesson learned)
- Neurofeedback Concepts:
- Muse S Headband (daily 10min meditation, track alpha/theta waves)
- HRV Training: Use Elite HRV to ensure HRV >70 before intense workouts.
📊 Wearable & Biomarker Tracking
| Metric | Tool | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose Variability | CGM (Freestyle Libre) | <10% CV, fasting <85 mg/dL |
| Ketones | Keto-Mojo | 0.5-3.0 mmol/L (nutritional ketosis) |
| HRV | Whoop / Elite HRV | >70 (morning) |
| Sleep Score | Oura Ring / Whoop | >85 (deep sleep >20%) |
| Body Composition | DEXA Scan / InBody | <15% body fat (men), <22% (women) |
| Inflammation | Blood Test (hs-CRP, IL-6) | hs-CRP <1.0 mg/L |
📅 Phase 2: Mitochondrial & Cognitive Enhancement (Weeks 5-8)
Goal: Maximize mitochondrial efficiency, neuroplasticity, and metabolic flexibility while introducing hypoxic training and advanced nootropics.
🍽️ Dietary Protocol: Targeted Ketogenic Diet (TKD) + Autophagy Fasting
- Macronutrient Adjustments:
- 50g net carbs on training days (post-workout: sweet potato, white rice)
- <20g net carbs on rest days
- Fasting Upgrade:
- 1x 36-hour fast per week (e.g., dinner Sunday → breakfast Tuesday)
- 1x 16:8 + 4-hour eating window (12 PM – 4 PM) for deeper autophagy
- New Additions:
- Organ Meats (Liver, Heart): 2x/week (iron, B vitamins, CoQ10)
- Bone Broth: 1 cup daily (glycine, collagen, gut healing)
- Intermittent Hypoxia Training (IHT): 5min breath holds (10-20% O₂) post-workout
💊 Supplement Stack (Advanced Upgrades)
| Supplement | Dosage | Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR (Nicotinamide Riboside) | 300mg | Morning | NAD+ precursor (alternate with NMN) |
| PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) | 20mg | Morning | Mitochondrial biogenesis |
| Alpha-GPC | 300mg | Pre-workout | Choline source, cognitive enhancement |
| Lion’s Mane Mushroom | 1g | Morning | NGF (nerve growth factor) |
| Bacopa Monnieri | 300mg | Evening | Memory, BDNF |
| Rhodiola Rosea | 200mg | Morning (non-workout days) | Adaptogen, dopamine support |
| C60 (Carbon 60) | 5mg in MCT oil | Morning | Antioxidant, longevity |
| Urolithin A | 500mg | Morning | Mitophagy enhancer (from pomegranate) |
| Taurine | 2g | Post-workout | Mitochondrial protection, osmoregulation |
🏋️ Exercise Protocol: Hypoxic & Strength-Power Hybrid
Goal: Enhance VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and power output while stimulating EPO and angiogenesis.
| Day | Workout | Details | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Strength (Lower) + Hypoxia | 5x5 Squat (85% 1RM), 4x6 Deadlift, 3x8 Jump Squats (breath holds) | 10min cold plunge |
| Tue | Zone 5 VO₂ Max Intervals | 6x (3min @90% max HR / 3min walk) | 20min sauna + 5min cold shower |
| Wed | Upper Body Hypertrophy | 4x8 Incline Bench, 4x8 Weighted Dips, 3x12 Face Pulls | 10min red light therapy |
| Thu | Hypoxic Endurance | 45min cycling (15% O₂ via mask or altitude training) | 10min cold plunge |
| Fri | Power & Explosiveness | 5x3 Power Cleans, 4x5 Box Jumps, 3x8 Kettlebell Snatches | 5min sauna |
| Sat | Long Zone 2 + Mobility | 90min hike (Zone 2) + 20min yoga | 20min infrared sauna |
| Sun | Active Recovery | 30min swimming + 10min breathwork | - |
🧠 Cognitive & Neuroplasticity Enhancement
- Morning:
- Dual N-Back Training (Brain Workshop App) – 20min daily
- Photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy) – 10min (660nm) on temples
- Evening:
- 40Hz Gamma Wave Entrainment (via binaural beats) – 30min (enhances amyloid clearance)
- Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) – 20min (Yoga Nidra or guided meditation)
- Weekly:
- Float Tank Session – 60min (sensory deprivation for BDNF boost)
- Neurofeedback Session – 30min (Muse S or professional EEG)
📊 Advanced Biomarker Tracking
| Metric | Tool | Target |
|---|---|---|
| VO₂ Max | Garmin / Whoop | >50 ml/kg/min (men), >45 (women) |
| Lactate Threshold | Blood Lactate Meter | >85% max HR |
| Cognitive Performance | Cambridge Brain Sciences | Top 20% in working memory, attention |
| Telomere Length | TeloYears Test | Above age-matched average |
| NAD+ Levels | Blood Test (Quest) | >30 µmol/L |
📅 Phase 3: Peak Performance & Longevity Integration (Weeks 9-12)
Goal: Optimize metabolic flexibility, cognitive resilience, and cellular repair while stress-testing adaptations.
🍽️ Dietary Protocol: Metabolic Flexibility Mastery
- Alternating Ketogenic & Carb-Cycling:
- 3 days keto (<20g net carbs)
- 2 days targeted keto (50g carbs post-workout)
- 2 days high-carb (150g, from sweet potato, white rice, fruit)
- Fasting:
- 1x 48-hour fast (autophagy peak)
- Daily 18:6 TRE (eating 12 PM – 6 PM)
- New Additions:
- Exogenous Ketones (BHB Salts) – 10g pre-workout on fasted days
- Sulforaphane (Broccoli Sprout Extract) – 100mg daily (Nrf2 activator)
- Shilajit – 250mg daily (fulvic acid, mitochondrial support)
💊 Supplement Stack (Final Optimization)
| Supplement | Dosage | Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMN + NR (Alternating) | 500mg NMN or 300mg NR | Morning | NAD+ optimization |
| Metformin (if insulin resistant) | 500mg | Evening | AMPK activation (consult physician) |
| Rapamycin (Sirolimus) (Experimental) | 5mg | 1x/week | mTOR inhibition (consult physician) |
| Hyaluronic Acid | 100mg | Morning | Skin, joint, gut lining |
| Astaxanthin | 12mg | With meals | Antioxidant, UV protection |
| L-Theanine + Caffeine | 200mg L-Theanine + 100mg Caffeine | Morning | Focus, dopamine modulation |
| 5-HTP | 100mg | Evening | Serotonin precursor (if needed) |
🏋️ Exercise Protocol: Peak Performance & Resilience
Goal: Maximize strength, power, and endurance while stress-testing metabolic flexibility.
| Day | Workout | Details | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Max Strength (Lower) | 3x3 Back Squat (90% 1RM), 3x3 Deadlift, 3x5 Front Squat | 10min cold plunge |
| Tue | VO₂ Max + Hypoxia | 8x (1min @95% max HR / 2min walk) + 10min breath holds | 20min sauna + 5min cold shower |
| Wed | Upper Body Power | 5x3 Bench Press (90% 1RM), 4x5 Weighted Pull-Ups, 3x6 Overhead Press | 10min red light therapy |
| Thu | Metabolic Conditioning | EMOM 15min: 5 Power Cleans + 10 Burpees | 10min cold plunge |
| Fri | Endurance + Strength Hybrid | 5x (400m run + 10 Deadlifts) | 20min infrared sauna |
| Sat | Long Zone 2 + Mobility | 120min hike (Zone 2) + 30min yoga | 10min cold plunge |
| Sun | Active Recovery | 30min swimming + 20min breathwork | - |
🧠 Cognitive & Stress Mastery
- Morning:
- Cold Exposure + Breathwork (5min cold shower + 10min Wim Hof)
- Dual N-Back + Photobiomodulation (20min cognitive training + 10min red light)
- Evening:
- 40Hz Gamma Entrainment (30min for amyloid clearance)
- NSDR + Gratitude Journaling (20min)
- Weekly:
- Float Tank + Neurofeedback (60min float + 30min EEG training)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – 60min @1.5 ATA (if available)
📊 Final Biomarker & Performance Testing
| Metric | Tool | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Body Composition | DEXA Scan | <12% body fat (men), <20% (women) |
| VO₂ Max | Lab Test | >55 ml/kg/min (men), >50 (women) |
| Grip Strength | Dynamometer | >60kg (men), >40kg (women) |
| Cognitive Function | Cambridge Brain Sciences | Top 10% in working memory, attention |
| Inflammation (hs-CRP) | Blood Test | <0.5 mg/L |
| Telomere Length | TeloYears | Above 75th percentile for age |
🔄 Post-3-Month Maintenance Plan
To sustain gains, follow this maintenance protocol:
🍽️ Diet:
- Cyclical Keto (5 days keto, 2 days carb refeed)
- 16:8 TRE (12 PM – 8 PM)
- 1x 24-hour fast per week
💊 Supplements:
- NMN (500mg) + Resveratrol (500mg) daily
- Magnesium L-Threonate (2g) nightly
- Omega-3 (2g) + Vitamin D3/K2 (5,000 IU/200mcg) daily
- Senolytics (Fisetin 500mg + Quercetin 500mg) 1x/week
🏋️ Exercise:
- 3x strength (5x5 heavy lifts)
- 2x HIIT (10x 20s sprints)
- 2x Zone 2 (60min cycling/walking)
- 1x active recovery (yoga, swimming)
🧠 Cognitive & Recovery:
- 10min red light therapy daily
- 20min NSDR nightly
- 1x float tank per month
- HRV biofeedback (Elite HRV) 3x/week
🚀 Final Notes & Safety Considerations
✅ Consult a physician before starting (especially for rapamycin, metformin, or senolytics). ✅ Listen to your body – adjust intensity if HRV drops or sleep suffers. ✅ Track biomarkers every 4 weeks to optimize dosing. ✅ Prioritize sleep – aim for 7-9 hours nightly (deep sleep >20%). ✅ Cold exposure & sauna – 10min cold plunge post-workout, 20min sauna 3x/week.
This 3-month plan is the most advanced, science-backed longevity protocol available—designed to reverse biological age, enhance cognitive function, and optimize physical performance.
Are you ready to biohack your way to peak longevity? 🚀
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Michelin Star Recipe Designplanning
Design an innovative, multi-component dish worthy of a 3-star Michelin restaurant.
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Dish Title: "Oceanic Reverie – A Dialogue of Sea and Forest"
Concept: A Michelin 3-star dish that bridges the briny depths of the ocean with the earthy mystique of the forest, using avant-garde techniques to create harmony between unlikely ingredients: abalone and black truffle. The dish is a sensory journey, balancing umami, minerality, and forest-floor aromatics with textural contrasts.
Components & Techniques:
- Sous-Vide Abalone with Black Truffle Emulsion
- Charred Leek Ash Purée
- Seaweed Caviar (Spherification)
- Crispy Enoki Mushroom "Coral"
- Truffle-Infused Sea Broth (Consommé Clarification)
- Edible Sand (Pulverized Toasted Hazelnuts & Maltodextrin)
Detailed Recipe
1. Sous-Vide Abalone with Black Truffle Emulsion
Ingredients:
- 2 fresh abalones (sourced live from sustainable fisheries like Haliotis gigantea)
- 10g black winter truffle (Melanosporum, sourced from Périgord)
- 50g unsalted butter
- 100g heavy cream
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- Salt, white pepper
Method:
- Clean and tenderize abalone by massaging with salt, then vacuum-seal with butter and a pinch of salt.
- Sous-vide at 62°C for 90 minutes to retain succulence.
- For the emulsion: Blend shaved truffle with warm cream, xanthan gum, and butter, then strain through a chinois.
2. Charred Leek Ash Purée
Ingredients:
- 2 leeks (white parts only)
- 50g crème fraîche
- 5g activated charcoal (for depth)
Method:
- Char leeks over open flame until blackened, then steam to soften.
- Blend with crème fraîche, charcoal, and salt until velvety. Pass through a fine sieve.
3. Seaweed Caviar (Spherification)
Ingredients:
- 200g kombu dashi (cold-infused for 12 hours)
- 2g sodium alginate
- 500g cold water + 5g calcium chloride
Method:
- Blend dashi with alginate, rest to de-aerate.
- Drop into calcium bath using a pipette to form "caviar." Rinse in cold water.
4. Crispy Enoki "Coral"
Ingredients:
- 50g enoki mushrooms
- 100g tempura batter (rice flour + sparkling water)
- Frying oil
Method:
- Dip enoki clusters in batter and deep-fry at 180°C until golden. Drain on paper.
5. Truffle-Infused Sea Broth
Ingredients:
- 500g abalone trimmings + kombu + dried shiitake
- 20g black truffle shavings
- Egg white raft for clarification
Method:
- Simmer ingredients for 4 hours, clarify with egg white raft, strain through cheesecloth.
6. Edible Sand
Ingredients:
- 50g toasted hazelnuts
- 10g maltodextrin
- 5g truffle salt
Method:
- Pulverize in a food processor to a sand-like texture.
Plating Presentation:
- Canvas: A slate-gray ceramic plate to evoke ocean bedrock.
- Base: Swipe of leek purée in a crescent shape.
- Center: Slice abalone into petals, fan over purée.
- Accents:
- Dots of truffle emulsion.
- Seaweed caviar scattered like pearls.
- Enoki "coral" placed asymmetrically.
- Finishing: Dust with edible sand, pour chilled sea broth tableside from a small carafe.
Narrative:
This dish reimagines abalone—often treated as a mere delicacy—as a protagonist in a symphony of land and sea. The black truffle’s umami mirrors the abalone’s natural sweetness, while the enoki’s crispness and leek’s smokiness add terrestrial contrast. The broth, served cold to preserve clarity, binds the elements like tidal waves meeting shore.
Sourcing Notes:
- Abalone: Direct from sustainable farms in Japan or New Zealand.
- Black truffle: Fresh in winter or high-quality preserved (Urbani Tartufi).
- Kombu: Imported Japanese variety (Rishiri or Ma).
Elevate with a pairing: Chablis Grand Cru (minerality) or aged sake (umami resonance).
This dish demands precision but rewards with unparalleled depth—an ode to nature’s duality. 🌊🍄
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*Michelin 3-Star Dish: "Ocean’s Whisper & Earth’s Embrace" A symphony of contradictions—briny depths meet terranean warmth, where the ephemeral meets the eternal.
Conceptual Narrative: This dish is a meditation on duality—the fleeting and the enduring, the cold and the warm, the raw and the refined. Inspired by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi (beauty in imperfection) and the Nordic tradition of foraging, it juxtaposes the pristine, almost alien purity of deep-sea ingredients with the earthy, fungal richness of the forest floor.
The star pairing: raw geoduck clam (a phallic, pulsating creature of the Pacific) with fermented black trumpet mushrooms (the "truffle of the poor," with a smoky, almost meaty depth). The clam, barely touched by heat, represents the ocean’s immediacy; the mushrooms, slow-fermented for months, embody time’s alchemy. A smoked eel consommé bridges the two, its umami depth echoing both sea and soil.
Visually, the dish is a landscape in miniature—a "beach" of toasted buckwheat and sea lettuce, a "tide pool" of geoduck ceviche, and a "forest" of mushroom tuiles and edible flowers. The plating is deliberately asymmetrical, with one side dominated by cool, wet textures (clam, cucumber, citrus) and the other by warm, dry elements (mushrooms, buckwheat, smoked oil).
Component 1: Geoduck Ceviche with Yuzu Kosho & Sea Lettuce
(The "Tide Pool")
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 live geoduck clam (200–250g) – sourced from Pacific Northwest, cleaned by purveyor
- 30g fresh sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) – foraged or sourced from specialty seaweed suppliers (e.g., Maine Coast Sea Vegetables)
- 10g yuzu kosho (green, not red) – Japanese citrus-chili paste; substitute with yuzu zest + serrano chili if unavailable
- 20ml yuzu juice (freshly squeezed)
- 10ml cold-pressed olive oil (preferably Sicilian, for peppery notes)
- 5g micro cilantro (or shiso buds)
- 1g Maldon salt
- 0.5g toasted sesame seeds (black, for contrast)
- 1g freeze-dried mandarin powder (for acidity and color; available from Modernist Pantry)
Technique: "Living Ceviche" (Sous-Vide Acid Denaturation)
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Geoduck Preparation:
- Place live geoduck in a saltwater ice slurry (3% salinity) for 10 minutes to relax the muscle. Remove from shell, reserving any liquor.
- Using a sous-vide circulator, set to 45°C (113°F). Vacuum-seal the geoduck with 10ml yuzu juice and 5ml olive oil. Cook for 8 minutes—just enough to denature the proteins slightly (like a "cooked" texture) while retaining a raw, snappy quality.
- Shock in ice water, then slice paper-thin on a mandoline (aim for translucent, almost glass-like slices).
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Sea Lettuce "Sand":
- Dehydrate sea lettuce at 50°C (122°F) for 2 hours until brittle. Pulse in a spice grinder to a fine, sandy texture.
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Assembly:
- On a chilled slate or textured porcelain plate, arrange geoduck slices in a loose, organic spiral (like a nautilus shell).
- Drizzle with remaining yuzu juice and olive oil. Sprinkle sea lettuce sand in a crescent shape at the base.
- Dot with yuzu kosho (use a squeeze bottle for precision). Garnish with micro cilantro, sesame seeds, and mandarin powder (dust lightly with a fine sieve).
Component 2: Fermented Black Trumpet Mushroom "Dirt" with Smoked Eel Consommé
(The "Forest Floor")
Ingredients:
- 100g fresh black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax; foraged or sourced from specialty purveyors like Far West Fungi)
- 50g koji rice (for fermentation; available from Cultures for Health)
- 20g white miso paste
- 10g sea salt
- 5g toasted buckwheat (crushed)
- 100ml smoked eel consommé (recipe below)
- 5g black garlic purée (available from Asian markets or make by roasting garlic at 60°C for 48 hours)
- 2g activated charcoal powder (for color; food-grade, from Modernist Pantry)
- Edible flowers (e.g., wood sorrel, borage, or nasturtium)
Smoked Eel Consommé:
- 1 whole smoked eel (200g; sourced from a Nordic supplier like Royal Greenland)
- 500ml water
- 10g kombu
- 5g bonito flakes
- 10g white soy sauce
- 1g xanthan gum (for body)
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Fermented Mushroom "Dirt":
- Fermentation: Clean mushrooms, then blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds to soften. Shock in ice water.
- In a sterilized jar, combine mushrooms, koji rice, miso, and salt. Vacuum-seal and ferment at 25°C (77°F) for 6 weeks (or use a fermentation chamber for precision).
- After fermentation, dehydrate at 60°C (140°F) for 8 hours until brittle. Pulse in a food processor to a fine, crumbly "dirt" texture.
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Smoked Eel Consommé:
- Cold-smoke the eel (using applewood) for 2 hours at 20°C (68°F).
- Simmer eel, kombu, and bonito in water for 1 hour. Strain, then add white soy sauce. Thicken slightly with xanthan gum (whisk in while hot).
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Assembly:
- On the opposite side of the plate from the ceviche, mound the mushroom "dirt" into a small hill.
- Using a squeeze bottle, create veins of consommé radiating from the base (like tree roots).
- Sprinkle crushed buckwheat and charcoal powder for contrast. Dot with black garlic purée and top with edible flowers.
Component 3: Buckwheat "Beach" with Cucumber & Caviar
(The "Shore")
Ingredients:
- 30g buckwheat groats
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 10g Oscietra caviar (or hackleback for a budget option)
- 5g crème fraîche
- 1g dill pollen (available from specialty spice shops)
- 1g gold leaf (optional, for luxury)
- 5ml lemon verbena oil (infuse 100ml grapeseed oil with 10g lemon verbena leaves at 60°C for 2 hours)
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Buckwheat "Sand":
- Toast buckwheat in a dry pan until deeply fragrant and golden. Pulse in a spice grinder to a coarse, sandy texture.
-
Cucumber "Pebbles":
- Using a melon baller, scoop tiny cucumber spheres. Marinate in lemon verbena oil for 10 minutes.
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Assembly:
- Sprinkle buckwheat sand in a thin, uneven line connecting the ceviche and mushroom components.
- Place 3 cucumber spheres along the "shore."
- Add a quench of crème fraîche (use a piping bag for precision). Top with caviar and a light dusting of dill pollen. Finish with gold leaf (if using).
Component 4: Smoked Oil & Citrus Air
(The "Atmosphere")
Ingredients:
- 50ml grapeseed oil
- 10g applewood chips (for smoking)
- 20ml yuzu juice
- 1g lecithin (for air; available from Modernist Pantry)
- 1g freeze-dried yuzu powder
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Smoked Oil:
- Cold-smoke grapeseed oil for 1 hour using applewood. Strain and reserve.
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Citrus Air:
- Blend yuzu juice, lecithin, and 50ml water until frothy. Use a cream whipper to create a light, effervescent foam.
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Final Touch:
- At the table, drizzle smoked oil in a thin line across the plate.
- Using a syringe or dropper, place 3 small dots of citrus air near the ceviche.
Plating & Service Notes:
- Plate: Use a handmade, textured porcelain dish (e.g., from Japanese potter Shigeki Fujishiro) to evoke natural imperfection.
- Temperature Play: Serve the geoduck ceviche ice-cold, the mushroom component at room temperature, and the consommé warm (use a small espresso cup for pouring at the table).
- Narrative Service: The server should describe the dish as a "dialogue between the ocean’s immediacy and the forest’s patience." Suggest pairing with a chilled Junmai Daiginjo sake (e.g., Dassai 23) or a skin-contact Riesling (e.g., Radikon Slatnik).
Why This Dish Deserves 3 Stars:
- Unusual Pairing: Geoduck (a divisive, almost "ugly" ingredient) with black trumpets (a humble foraged mushroom) creates a textural and philosophical contrast.
- Advanced Techniques:
- Sous-vide acid denaturation (for the ceviche)
- Koji fermentation (for the mushrooms)
- Cold-smoking oil and eel (for depth without heat)
- Lecithin foam (for ephemeral texture)
- Plating as Landscape: The dish is a miniature ecosystem, inviting diners to "explore" it like a tide pool or forest.
- Emotional Resonance: The impermanence of the citrus air and the raw geoduck contrast with the slow-fermented mushrooms, mirroring life’s fleeting and enduring moments.
Sourcing Notes:
- Geoduck: Available from Taylor Shellfish Farms (USA) or Hama Hama Oyster Company. Request live, cleaned specimens.
- Black Trumpet Mushrooms: Foraged in Pacific Northwest or Northeast USA (season: late summer/fall). Or source from Far West Fungi (CA) or D’Artagnan (online).
- Koji Rice: Cultures for Health or Amazon.
- Yuzu Kosho: Mitsuba Foods or Japanese markets.
- Edible Flowers: Gourmet Sweet Botanicals or local foragers.
Final Thought: This dish is not just eaten—it’s experienced. It challenges the diner to reconsider texture, temperature, and time, all while delivering profound umami, acidity, and a haunting smokiness. The plating is deliberately unbalanced, forcing the eye to wander and the mind to engage. In a 3-star setting, it would be served as part of a 10-course tasting menu, preceded by a kelp-infused amuse-bouche and followed by a burnt honey and pine dessert.
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Create a detailed voxel art scene of a pagoda in a beautiful garden using ThreeJS
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
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