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What is houmous?
Houmous is made by blending chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. It can also be enjoyed as a dip or in salads.
Julienne
Julienne is a culinary technique which involves chopping vegetables into long, thin ‘matchstick’ shapes, such as in the classic celeriac remoulade.
Kumquat
This bitter-sweet, citrusy berry looks like a mini orange, originates in Asia and can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family and can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a subtle flavour and is appealingly tender when cooked.
Kirsch
Kirsch (German for 'cherry') is a fruit brandy that is very popular in Germany and often enjoyed as an aperetif or post-dinner drink.
Lining
Lining your tin with baking paper or tinfoil prevents savoury dishesand desserts from catching and it makes them easier to turn out.
Kaffir lime leaf
Kaffir lime leaves are often used in south-east Asian cooking – most commonly Thai cuisine They have an aromatic, citrusy flavour and make an excellent addition to curries, soups or stir-frys.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a citrusy herb, commonly used in Thai cooking. It looks a bit like a spring onion, but is much firmer, and has a woody texture.
Langoustine
Also known as Dublin Bay prawn and Norway lobster, langoustine is a member of the lobster family and is naturally pink in colour.
Laksa
Laksa is a spicy Malaysian soup that you can find all over South East Asia made with coconut milk, rice noodles and either fish or meat.
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