Glossary

Index


Abalone

A very expensive mollusc with a firm texture and delicate flavour, that is mostly found in the waters off the coast...

Adzuki Bean

Popular in China and Japan for their red colour which signifies good fortune. They are a staple in sweet dishes....

Agar Agar

A vegetable setting agent derived from a number of seaweeds which have been processed by boiling and drying. Used in many...

Almonds

The kernels of a particular variety of apricot tree (with fruit that are quite inedible, unlike the apricots we are familiar...

An

Sweet bean paste used in Japan, mainly for sweet desserts....

Aromatic and Crispy Duck

This is steamed and deep-fried and is always chopped into small bite sized pieces and served with a dry spicy salt...

Assam

Looks like a dried apple and is mainly used in Southern Thai food. Assam refers to the sour taste....

Aubergine, Long

Usually green (unlike Japanese purple variety). Served mainly grilled or in green curries. Also known as: makreua yaew...

Aubergines, Baby

Various colours from white and green, purple or yellow. They are round, the size of a plum and taste crisp,...

Aubergines, Pea

Grow in small clusters and are the size of a small marble. They are naturally bitter tasting and have rather...