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ASIAN FISH SAUCE
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Ever wonder what makes Thai and Vietnamese food so flavorful? One of the reasons is the near ubiquitous use of Asian fish sauce.
OATMEAL
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Oatmeal is a great breakfast choice that has many health benefits. There are many types of pure oatmeal, all which have essentially the same health benefits.
MIRIN
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Mirin is a sweet Japanese cooking wine. It is used both as a condiment and an ingredient. It has a high sugar content of 40-50% and usually contains alcohol.
FRENCH LENTILS
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At first I was disappointed when I was presented with a large bowl green lentils (I came all the way to Paris to eat beans???) Then I took a whiff. Heavenly.
CUISINART MINI-PREP
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The Cuisinart Mini-prep is a great tool and surprisingly inexpensive. Consider spending $30- $40 for a Cuisinart mini-prep to save time in the kitchen.
CHINESE CHILI OIL
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Chinese chili oil is chili & spice-infused oil that is used both as a condiment & a cooking ingredient. Use it to add heat to stir frys, pasta and marinades.
JAPANESE RICE VINEGAR
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Komezu, or Japanese rice vinegar is a mild vinegar that is used to make sushi rice, pickled vegetables and other traditional Japanese dishes.
TOASTED SESAME SEED OIL
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Toasted sesame seed oil is used to flavor salad dressings, marinades, pasta and used in small quantities as a finishing oil.
EURO CUISINE YOGURT MAKER
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My Euro Cuisine yogurt maker is one of my most frequently used pieces of electric culinary equipment. I typically make yogurt 2-6 times a week.
SPANISH SHERRY VINEGAR FROM JEREZ
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Spanish Jerez sherry vinegar is a deep and oaky vinegar made from sherry wine. Use this dry flavorful vinegar in gazpacho, soups, stews and salad dressings.