Red chili pepper which is in the dried form
Dried Red Chili pepper
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Category Archives: Reference
Duck
It is a bird, and is available in Chinese on American meat or grocery shops. Can be substituted for Chicken.
Drumstick
The fruits and leaves of this tree are used for cooking in many parts of India. They have a slightly bitter flavor. The saragoves are long and resemble a stick hence its name. Drumsticks are especially popular in South Indian cooking and found in the traditional sambar and avial.
Dates
Dates are fruit having deep brown in color and sweet taste of one variety of Palm tree. They are available mostly in dried form and are used mostly in sweets and are also used as such. How to use :- Cut into halves and remove the seed. As reqd slices can be made of the thick sticky and juicy fruit. Store in an air tight container in a dry place or in the refrigerator. Can be stored for a very long period.
Cooking Wine
A good cooking wine is one that isn’t packed with residual sugar (unless the recipe calls for a sweet wine) or oak. They are plenty of viable candidates under $10, and your local wine retailer would be your best source
Chuka Soba Noodles
These curly noodles make a prettier presentation whether your meal is Asian or not. Chuka Soba noodles are available in most supermarkets and all Asian markets. Also look for Japanese Buckwheat noodles if you can’t find the Chuka Soba.
Cooking Oil Spray
Cooking spray is oil, usually olive oil, in a pressurized can. It comes out in spray form, and available in various flavorings.