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how to make curry thicker

How to Make Curry Thicker

Reading Time: 6 minutes Learn a few Fixes to your Watery Curry! Curry is an essential part of many cuisines. We’ve already done a couple of articles about reheating a curry and cooling down a curry, but what happens when your curry is too watery? We are here to learn: how to make curry thicker.  A decent curry always …

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What is achiote paste

What is Achiote Paste?! – A Complete Guide

Reading Time: 6 minutes Title If you have enjoyed Yucatan pork and pollo asado at your local Mexican restaurants, you love the distinctive red colour that achiote paste provides. Known as recado Colorado, this Latin American seasoning is packed in many different flavours. It originated in the Yucatán- southeastern region of Mexico. It is used as a natural red food colouring that comes …

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kosher salt

Kosher Salt: What Is it & Why You Need it

Reading Time: 7 minutes What is Kosher Salt called in the UK & why you need to add it to your diet Kosher Salt is an essential ingredient in every chef’s kitchen, adding the perfect savoury flavour that brings life to any dish. From regional favourites to international delicacies, this humble mineral has been prized for its ability to …

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What is a Barnsley chop

What is a Barnsley Chop?

Reading Time: 6 minutes When Marks and Spencer introduced its signature Barnsley chop dish at its store, then a debate was sparked about what is Barsenly chop. People were wondering what constitutes the dish. Many people claim that it is a chop cut from the loin area, while others say it is a one-and-a-half-pound rack of lamb.  It is the …

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What are Szechuan peppercorns substitutes

Sichuan Peppercorns Substitutes – Ultimate Guide

Reading Time: 6 minutes Sichuan peppercorns are reddish-brown seeds native to the Chinese province of Sichuan. This spice is famous for its tingling and numbing flavour, essential to many flavorful Szechuan cuisines.  It is usually famed for its use in Chinese dishes, so it can be challenging to find outside Asia. If you want to enjoy some unique and heat …

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What are Garlic Chives

What are Garlic Chives?! – A Complete Guide

Reading Time: 6 minutes Garlic chives go by many names depending on what part of the world you are in. It belongs to the onion family that resembles grass, and its garlicky” flavour makes it a popular seasoning. Chopped fresh garlic chives are commonly used in Asian dishes, especially Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Vietnamese. Chinese use it in …

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maple syrup substitutes

The Ultimate Guide to Maple Syrup Substitutes

Reading Time: 5 minutes A stack of fluffy pancakes drizzled in maple syrup is what you want for breakfast every morning. You can top the pancake with fresh fruit, chocolate syrup or even whipped cream, but nothing comes close to the taste of maple syrup.  Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of maple trees. Its deliciously sweet taste …

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