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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.
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.
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.
Par-boil
Par-boiling involves boiling a vegetable briefly in order to reduce the total cooking time needed – perfect for making roast potatoes!
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.
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
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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