Used for over 4000 years now, it goes without saying that sesame seeds have earned a special place in our daily lives; and with all the culinary and cultural richness that comes with it, from the United States to Asia! What Are Sesame Seeds? The sesame seed itself comes from […]
What Is Water Spinach? Water spinach, also known by its scientific name Ipomoea aquatica, is a vegetable belonging to the Convolvulaceae family, just like sweet potatoes. It is an aquatic or semi-aquatic herbaceous plant with hollow, smooth, and long stems measuring between 2 and 3 meters. Numerous leaves grow on […]
What Is Black Cardamom? Chinese black cardamom, amomum tsao-ko, is a spice commonly used in Asian cuisine. It is also called tsao-ko or cǎoguǒ in Chinese and thao qua in Vietnamese. It is the fruit of an herbaceous plant from the Zingiberaceae family (ginger) with red stems and long, pointed […]
Sugar is an essential ingredient in cooking to add flavor and sweetness to many sweet and savory dishes. From white sugar to brown sugar, including powdered sugar, cane sugar, or raw sugar, there’s something for every taste. Among them, palm sugar takes the gold medal. Natural and exotic, it’s ultimately […]
Sesame oil is a cooking oil made from sesame seeds that is highly appreciated in Asian cuisine. There are several varieties made from either pressed seeds or roasted seeds, and they are used in different ways in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and even Middle Eastern cuisine. Light sesame oil is generally […]
