What is mustard sauce made of?
What is mustard? How do you make mustard sauce from scratch? How is mustard sauce used in cooking / dining? Learn about …
Spices
What is garam masala?
Garam masala which translates to “warm spice mix” is an ingredient often used in South Asian cooking. It isn’t one spice but …
That pinch of pricey saffron
So, you're making paella and you want it to be authentic. Is that pinch of pricey saffron really necessary? Will its omission …
What is Chinese five-spice powder?
Have you ever wondered why every time you buy Chinese five-spice powder, the flavor of the cooked dish is never exactly the …
Sambal is Indonesian chili paste with countless variants
Chili, or a combination chilies, is the ingredient for sambal, the Indonesian chili paste or sauce which is either cooked or …
Sichuan (Szechuan) pepper
Black pepper is Piper nigrum. Sichuan pepper is either red (Zanthoxylum simulans) or green (Zanthoxylum schinifolium), it is …
Anise (aniseed) and star anise are different spices
Anise / aniseed is Pimpinella anisum. Star anise is Illicium verum. Their flavor and aroma are similar to licorice. Can they …