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Mandoline

Mandoline

A mandoline is a piece of equipment used to slice fruit and vegetables very thinly, with ruthless efficiency and consistency.

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What is miso paste?

What is miso paste?

Miso is a salty paste made from fermented soya and literally means 'fermented beans' in Japanese.

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Mirin

Mirin

Mirin is a sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking. Its syrupy texture makes it a great addition to glazes, broths, marinades and more.

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Mascarpone

Mascarpone

A rich and creamy Italian cheese made from cow’s cream. It can be used in sweet and savoury dishes alike and is most commonly known for its use in tiramisu.

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Marinade

Marinade

Marinades are a marvellous way of imparting extra flavour into meat, fish or vegetables, by leaving food to infuse with other flavours before cooking.

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Manchego

Manchego

This classic Spanish cheese is made from Manchega sheep's milk and must be aged for at least 60 days to be considered a proper manchego.

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