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Why You Need Four Peppers in Your Kitchen
Pepper is one of the most popular spices in the world. It is a staple in most kitchens, yet how many of us are truly familiar with it?Origin of PepperPepper comes from a plant called piper nigrum. Piper nigrum can grow up to about four metres tall and is originally native to Malabar, India. Today, the plant is grown mainly in Vietnam, India, Brazil and China.The fruits of the piper nigrum, also known as peppercorns, are harvested twice a year. The colour of the fruits is dependent on how ripe th
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10th Jun 2022
3 Ways to Use Thai Sauces
Sauces are a staple in every household. The uses for them are vast and so are the range of flavours. Some of us prefer milder flavours while others spicier, and today we will be sharing with you a range of sauces suitable for everyone, regardless of your spice tolerance. Recently, we brought in products by J-Lek, which hails from Thailand. They offer many products, from cooking sauces, instant cooking pastes to dipping sauces. Their dipping sauces are versatile and can be used in the follow
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9th Jun 2022
How to Rehydrate Your Dried Herbs
Herbs are one of the most important ingredients to have at home at all times - you never know when you need it. That is why it is important to preserve herbs and maximise their shelf life. We know that proper storage helps but another method to preserve herbs would be to rehydrate them.Rehydration is usually the solution for when your herbs are lacking in moisture or in other words, dried. Rehydrating dried herbs will help to improve its flavour, soften its texture and help elevat
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9th Feb 2022
How to Maximise the Shelf Life of Herbs & Spices
Herbs and spices are vital in giving flavour to our dishes. It’s a must-have for every household, but how many of us know the proper way to store it?Proper storage helps preserve the freshness and flavour of the various herbs and spices. With improper storage, they have the risk of clumping up, making it harder to use in cooking.Therefore, in this article, we will be providing you a guide on how to store your herbs and spices to avoid them clumping up.Knowing Your Herbs & SpicesFirst and for
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26th Jan 2022
RECIPE: Tempura Fish Tacos with Coconut Chilli, Cabbage, Mint and Cilantro
These fish tacos are so good… but do beware, they have been known to become habit forming….INGREDIENTSMARINADE:½ cup
fresh lime juice2
teaspoons salt500g
firm fish fillets (snapper, barramundi, cod)TEMPURA
BATTER:1 cup
flour2
teaspoons baking powder1
teaspoon salt1 cup
mineral water (ice cold)2 cups
desiccated coconutSunflower
oil for fryingSALAD:2 cups
finely shredded green cabbage1 cup
finely shredded red cabbage1 cup
coarsely chopped coriander (cilantro)1 cup
coarsely chopped mi
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9th Feb 2021