Fermented bean curd is also referred to as preserved tofu or Chinese cheese, these dense creamy cubes of tofu are sold in glass jars usually in a chilli brine. They have a strong aroma and a unique taste. A small amount is added to stir-fried vegetables or made into a sauce with peanuts and fried onions.
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Asian stores
Spicy bean curd & peanut sauce
The drying process concentrates the flavours of chillies. You’ll find an array of dried chilli varieties, each offering its distinct level of heat…
A fragrant and versatile wrapping which imparts a unique aroma to rice or fish. Street vendors use it to wrap or serve food…
Dried anchovies are small, salted fish with a powerful umami flavour. These tiny, silver-coloured anchovies are dried to preserve…
Bamboo leaves are sold dried and require pre-soaking to make them pliable before use. The broad leaves which impart a unique…
Fish sauce is essential to Burmese cooking, similar to Thai fish sauce, nam pla. The Burmese version is slightly stronger…