Chillies
Many Tex-Mex, Cajun and Asian recipes contain chillies in some proportions to add from just a little kick to a beer swilling, throat ripping heat.
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Massaman Curry Paste
Massaman curry is believed to originated with Muslim traders in Thailand mixing elements of their own culture and local ingredients. In fact, the name is thought to derive from Muslim and to this day it is mostly made with chicken and beef but not pork which is forbidden in Islamic dietary laws. . It is … Continue reading Massaman Curry Paste
Tandoori Masala
Tandoori masala is a mixture of spices traditionally used in Punjabi cooking, particularly with food cooked in a Tandoor oven. It is most famously used in Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and butter chicken.
Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
Thai style sweet chilli sauce or just sweet chilli sauce is a very popular condiment now found across Europe, Australia, Malaysia and America. In Thailand, the sauce is called ‘ nam chim kai ‘ which literally translates as dipping sauce for chicken.
Sichuan Pepper
Sichuan pepper is not like any of its namesakes, the smell and taste are unique. It has a citrus aroma, in fact, it is a member of the citrus family and creates a mild pleasant numbness in the mouth.
Doubanjiang – Chilli Bean Sauce
Doubanjiang or douban is a salty spicy paste made from fermented broad beans, soya beans and rice and red chillies. It is known as ‘ the soul of Sichuan cuisine’
Tofu
Tofu or bean curd is made from soy milk. In a process similar to making cheese it is first made into curds which are pressed into blocks.
Douchi or Chinese Black Beans
Douchi ( 豆豉 ) are semi-dried fermented and salted black soybeans used in Chinese cooking. The finished taste is both sweet and salty so the beans are used sparingly as a flavouring to dishes.
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Kaffir lime leaves are often used in Thai, Indonesian, Indian and Malaysian recipes to give a unique citrus flavour.
Tabasco Sauce
The original Tabasco sauce is a hot spicy condiment made only from Tabasco peppers, salt and vinegar. Originally both the peppers and salt came from Avery Island, Louisiana home of the manufacturer, the McIlhenny Company.
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