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Using Fish Sauce
Fish sauce is fermented for many months and the liquid is drained out through a spigot and processed. It comes in many varieties, made with herbs and spices mixed in or just with salt. The color can range from light amber to dark brown.
Posted on: 03/06/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Using Arrowroot
Arrowroot is used as a thickening agent for gravies and sauces. Will give a nice gloss to the food you add it to.
Posted on: 10/08/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Shrimp Paste
Shrimp paste is small fermented shrimp used in many South East Asian cuisines. Also Known As:Balachan, trassi, terasi, mam tôm, Ngapi, Hom ha, Hay koh, bagoong alamang.
Posted on: 10/06/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Argan Oil
Argan oil is produced in Morocco by Berber women. In recent years this oil has been discovered by western cosmetic companies which praise this oil for its skin benefits.
Posted on: 09/22/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Almond Extract
Almond extract is made from bitter almond oil and ethyl alcohol, it is strong and sweet used in many baked goods.
Posted on: 04/02/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Agar-agar (Kanten)
Agar-Agar is a flavorless gelling agent, made from seaweed. Agar-Agar is a great substitute for gelatin. It can be used to make all sorts of interesting meals, savory and sweet. Agar-agar has gained popularity over the years to help with dieting. It contains no calories and is high in dietary fiber.
Posted on: 03/27/2008 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Using Annatto Seed
Annatto seed is used as a red food coloring and for flavoring. Annatto is used for coloring cheeses such as cheddar and also for butter. Most often found in Caribbean, Latin American and Filipino cuisine.
Posted on: 03/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Banana Leaves
Banana leaves are cut from the banana plant and are used as a wrapping to cook food in, instead of tin foil. Banana leaves leave a slight aroma and flavor to the foods cooked in them. Food wrapped in banana leaves can be steamed, baked or grilled.
Posted on: 03/03/2008 | 2 Feedback(s)
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