Salmon Steak, Salmon Ceviche, Salmon Salad

20201201, The Joseon dynasty had three chief state councilors — Yeonguijeong, Jwauijeong, Uuijeong. The three-legged crow that appears in 'Jumong,' the show that made Song Il-gook a star (and, incidentally, the father of triplets), has exactly three legs. Slang like 'jimotmi' or 'sam-yeon-beong' tends to land on three syllables, and most Korean names — like Na. Jo. Sik. — are three syllables too. (A sudden pivot, I know, but) Hegel's dialectic is likewise built on the three of thesis-antithesis-synthesis. In short, three is the number of perfection. With #salmonsteak, #salmonceviche, and today's #salmonsalad, three days of salmon breakfasts complete the set. It is finished. I carefully lay down the last of the sprouts and the frisée still hanging around, then arrange cucumber, black olives, and salmon together in harmony. A little pepper and salt, then a dressing of olive oil, whole-grain mustard, and white wine vinegar.