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glossary of asian ingredients

    dragon fruit

    dragon fruit

    Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a visually striking fruit with bright pink or yellow skin, and white or magenta flesh containing tiny black seeds…

    sugarcane

    sugarcane

    Sugarcane look similar to bamboo, with its thick, jointed stalks and lush green leaves. Extracting sugarcane juice involves crushing…

    curry leaves

    curry leaves

    Curry leaves, a quintessential element of South Indian cuisine and Southeast Asian dishes like curries, dals, and soups…

    longan

    longan

    The flavour of longan is reminiscent of its relative, the lychee; juicy, sweet and floral. Remove the thin shell or skin to access the translucent flesh…

    mangosteen

    mangosteen

    Mangosteen is a small, round fruit, with a thick, purple-brown rind and with a distinct floral fragrance. Once you crack open the outer shell…

    custard apples

    custard apple

    Custard apples have a bumpy, greenish or red-purple skin, depending on the variety. They have a luscious, custard-like pulp inside…

    lychees

    lychee

    Encased in a rough, reddish-pink shell, lychees have translucent white flesh that is juicy, fragrant, and ever-so-slightly tangy…

    dried chillies

    chillies, dried

    The drying process concentrates the flavours of chillies. You’ll find an array of dried chilli varieties, each offering its distinct level of heat…

    galangal

    galangal

    This knobby root has a tougher exterior compared to ginger, and its flesh is firmer and less fibrous…

    kohlrabi

    kohlrabi

    Kohlrabi is a cousin of cabbage, though it may look more like a root vegetable. Its bulbous body…

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