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Prosciutto
Prosciutto is an Italian dry-cured ham made from the hind leg of a pig. It has a sweet and salty flavour and is often served raw and thinly sliced.
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Polenta
Polenta is made from maize or corn which is then boiled with water until thickened. Cook for 30-40 minutes before adding butter or Parmesan for richness.
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Physalis
The yellowish round fruit is about the size of a cherry tomato, protected by a papery skin and is part of the nightshade family.
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Par-boil
Par-boiling involves boiling a vegetable briefly in order to reduce the total cooking time needed – perfect for making roast potatoes!
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Pancetta
Pancetta is the Italian equivalent of streaky bacon. It is cured from pork belly has a rich, salty flavour and tends to be quite fatty.
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Palm sugar
Palm sugar is formed by taking the sap from the flowering stalks of a palm tree and boiling it down. It should have a crumbly texture
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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.
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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.
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Piri piri
Piri piri is the name of both the African bird’s eye chilli and the marinade, made from oil, cayenne pepper and salt, for the Portuguese chicken dish.
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