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Pak choi
Pak choi, also known as Chinese chard, white cabbage and bok choy, is a member of the cabbage family and is often used in Chinese cooking.
Persimmon
Persimmon, also know as Sharon fruit, looks a bit like a tomato, is yellowy-orange in colour and has a juicy, sweet pulp inside.
Quesadilla
Quesadillas are the Mexican version of a cheese toastie (it translates as ‘little cheesy thing’ in Spanish), but are made using tortillas instead of bread.
What does refreshing vegetables mean?
Refreshing vegetables means to plunge them in cold water immediately after cooking in order to stop the cooking process.
Star anise
Star anise is a dried, star-shaped spice with a mild but aromatic flavour, often used in both Chinese and Indian cooking.
Shiitake
Shiitake mushrooms are a Japanese mushroom with a white stem and flat brown cap, which keeps its shape well when cooked.
Samphire
Samphire is a vibrant green vegetable, available in the summer months, that is very similar to asparagus and with a fresh, slightly salty flavour.
Tamarind
Tamarind is a fruit, originating in Asia, with a sweet and tangy flavour and is used widely in dishes from India through to South East Asia.
Vanilla sugar
Vanilla sugar is made by leaving a split vanilla pod in a jar of sugar to infuse. It's a great way of using up a spent pod by making it go a little further!
Acidulated water
What is acidulated water? Find out in our delicious. cook's dictionary
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