Sichuan pepper is a spice commonly used in the Sichuan cuisine of China's southwestern Sichuan Province. When eaten it produces a tingling, numbing effect due to the presence of hydroxy-alpha sanshool in the peppercorn
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.
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.
Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Until 2017, it was known by the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis, now a synonym.
The prawn cracker is a form of deep fried snack made from starch and prawn. Prawn crackers are a common snack food in Southeast Asian cuisine, but they are most closely associated with Indonesia and Malaysia. They have also been adapted into East Asian cuisines.
Pistachio kernels are a green nut that is a member of the Cashew family. These raw unsalted Pistachios have no added preservatives and are non GMO. Delicious and versatile, Pistachios have a sharp nutty flavour and firm texture. They are a wonderful, convenient snack and ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes.
Pine nuts are small, elongated ivory-colored seeds measuring about 1/2 inch long. When raw, the seeds have a soft texture and a sweet, buttery flavor. They are often lightly toasted to bring out the flavor and to add a little crunch.
Mixed herbs is a common mix of different dried herbs, ready for use without needing to measure out individual quantities. A typical mix includes equal parts of: Basil. Marjoram. Oregano.
Chili powder is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices. It is used as a spice to add pungency and flavor to culinary dishes. In American English, the spelling is usually "chili"; in British English, "chilli" is used consistently.
Goji berries are known as Gou Qi Zi (also known as wolfberries, boxthorn, and matrimony vine) and have been part of the Chinese diet for over 2000 years and a common Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supplement to prevent many ailments. The goji berries are red/deep orange in color and about the size of a raisin when dried.
Green beans are the unripe, young fruit of various cultivars of the common bean. Immature or young pods of the runner bean, yardlong bean, and hyacinth bean are used in a similar way. Green beans are known by many common names, including French beans, string beans, snap beans, snaps, and the French name haricot vert.
These dried black beans are easy to prepare and add to any dish. Black beans have a hearty consistency with a refreshingly mild taste that makes a great accompaniment to many meals, including a variety of hot or cold dishes. Filling 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 black beans!
These dried chick peas are easy to prepare and add to any dish. Each batch is cared for and nurtured to ensure incomparable quality. 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 chick peas!
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.
These dried black eye peas are easy to prepare and add to any dish. While commonly used for southern-style recipes, they can be used as a protein substitute for meat in soups, salsas, and gumbo to accommodate vegetarian guests. 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 peas!
Dried shrimp are shrimp that have been sun-dried and shrunk to a thumbnail size. They are used in many East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisines, imparting a unique umami taste. A handful of shrimp is generally used for dishes. The flavors of this ingredient are released when allowed to simmer.
Dried chillies or dried peppers are added into stir-fries, curries and even soups to add some spiciness to the flavour. The usage of dried chillies does not only makes the dish spicy but also provides a stronger taste and colour to the dish compared to fresh chillies.
Dried chillies or dried peppers are added into stir-fries, curries and even soups to add some spiciness to the flavour. The usage of dried chillies does not only makes the dish spicy but also provides a stronger taste and colour to the dish compared to fresh chillies.
Dried chillies or dried peppers are added into stir-fries, curries and even soups to add some spiciness to the flavour. The usage of dried chillies does not only makes the dish spicy but also provides a stronger taste and colour to the dish compared to fresh chillies.
Chinese sausage is a generic term referring to the many different types of sausages originating in China. The southern flavor of Chinese sausage is commonly known by its Cantonese name lap cheong.
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.
Black sesame seeds are small, flat, oily seeds that grow in the fruit pods of the Sesamum indicum plant, which has been cultivated for thousands of years.
