It is a deep fried cracker made by mixing prawns, starch and other ingredients that usually give the taste. The mixture is rolled out, steamed, sliced and sun-dried. In the traditional way, to achieve maximum crispiness, raw krupuk usually are sun-dried first before frying, to eliminate the moisture. Once dry, they are deep-fried in oil (which must be at high heat before cooking). In only a few seconds they expand from thumb-sized semi-transparent chips to white fluffy crackers, much like popcorn, as water bound to the starch expands as it turns into steam. If left in the open air for more than a few hours (depending on humidity), they start to soften and become chewy and therefore are ideally consumed within a few hours of being fried.
Rice Paper can be used to wrap a wide range of fillings. For a fun way to enjoy assemble a selection of vegetables, seafood, minced pork or chicken so that each person can make the roll to their own taste.
Black Raisins also known as dried black grapes. The black raisins are generally used for many Indian deserts and Rice dishes and Kormas. ... This kind is prepared by drying the fruit in full sun and results in a dark color.
Easy to prepare and add to any dish, these beans have an appealing cream white color and classic bean shape. Bursting with flavor and nutritionally rich, they're sure to be a hit at your salad bar, restaurant, or catered event. Bring home-style meals to the table with these small white beans!
The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, pindar or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers.
Hazelnuts are fragrant tasty nuts famously used in baking and making of ice-cream but do you know they also hold wonderful health properties? Apart from being a tasty indulgence, hazelnuts can help reduce weight and maintain the health of the heart. Manganese in hazelnut acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. It also facilitates the protein and carbohydrate metabolism. The high fibre content in hazelnuts promotes regular movement of food and waste in the digestive tract. Hazelnuts are rich in unsaturated fats that are extremely beneficial for the heart.
Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to central and southern Mexico, or of the related Salvia columbariae of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Chia seeds are oval and gray with black and white spots, having a diameter around 2 millimetres.
Perfect for your restaurant or bakery's pantry, Regal Foods offers a quality product at a great value. These versatile sunflower seeds feature an endless number of uses. Plus, since their shells have already been removed, they are easy to add into your popular recipes!
Knorr Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix is made with real mushroom and milk to help you deliver a great tasting, classic mushroom soup which you can use as it is, or as a base sauce for pies, sauces or casseroles.
Red dates are an edible fruit with a hard pit inside and grows from a deciduous tree shrub. When immature, the fruit has a smooth green skin with a consistency and flavor similar to an apple. When ripe, the fruit has a sweeter taste, turns brown and the skin begins to wrinkle.
This is by far the most common variety of lentil, and probably the one that you see at your local grocery store. They can range in color from khaki-brown to dark black, and generally have a mild, earthy flavor.
Barley is a great addition for health conscious businesses, thanks to its high fiber, potassium and vitamin B content. Plus, the signature nutty flavor makes it a staple ingredient to stock in your pantry. It's excellent for both flavoring and thickening your signature soups and stews as well. Plus, unlike canned barley, this is easy to portion out as needed and store away when not in use.
Tricolor Quinoa (pronounced ‘Keen-wah) is a mix of white, red and black protein-rich Quinoa seeds, so that you can enjoy all the different textures that each type of Quinoa brings. Cooked white quinoa is usually softer in texture while cooked Red and Black Quinoa are crunchier.
Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on riverbanks.
