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Chine
This is butcher’s jargon, meaning to semi-detach the backbone from the ribs, thus making the joint easier to carve. It...
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Vanilla sugar
Vanilla sugar does what it says on the tin. Make it at home by splitting a fresh pod open (don't...
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Tahini
This peanut butter-esque blend of sesame seed paste and oil is most famously put to use in the Mediterranean dip,...
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Tamarind
Tamarind is a fruit, originating in Asia, with a sweet and tangy flavour. It is sometimes referred to as the...
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Tortilla
What is a tortilla? Well, it depends which type you're talking about. Here's our quick guide to both Mexican and...
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Salsa
A salsa is a type of sauce and can vary in form. Some are more runny and can be poured...
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Samphire
Samphire is a vibrant green vegetable that is very similar to asparagus and with a fresh, slightly salty flavour. Marsh...
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Score
Scoring a joint of meat has several purposes. It allows for a crispier outer edge (such as for pork crackling),...
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Shiitake
No sniggering at the back. Shiitake is an Asian mushroom with a white stem and flat brown cap, which keeps...
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Star anise
This exotic dried spice looks a little like pot-pourri but is actually a key flavour in Chinese cuisine. Star anise...
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Sushi
Probably Japan’s best-known gastronomic export, sushi is broadly speaking the combined use of vinegar-flavoured rice and a selection of raw...
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Sweat technique
This unfortunately-named technique involves cooking vegetables slowly in a covered pan, to tenderise them without taking on any colour. The...
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Shallot
A shallot is a small, hard onion that has a delicate but sweet flavour. It should be used in dishes...
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Roux
A roux is made by mixing equal quantities of butter and flour over heat until a smooth paste forms, in...
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What does refreshing vegetables mean?
Vegetables don’t go on relaxing spa breaks, so this is the closest they come to jumping in the plunge pool...
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Ricotta
A soft Italian cheese made from the whey of cows’ or ewes’ milk and cream. Ricotta is delicate, slightly grainy...
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