Abalone
A very expensive mollusc with a firm texture and delicate flavour, that is mostly found in the waters off the coast...
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Adzuki Bean
Popular in China and Japan for their red colour which signifies good fortune. They are a staple in sweet dishes....
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Agar Agar
A vegetable setting agent derived from a number of seaweeds which have been processed by boiling and drying. Used in many...
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Almonds
The kernels of a particular variety of apricot tree (with fruit that are quite inedible, unlike the apricots we are familiar...
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An
Sweet bean paste used in Japan, mainly for sweet desserts....
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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...
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Assam
Looks like a dried apple and is mainly used in Southern Thai food. Assam refers to the sour taste....
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Aubergine, Long
Usually green (unlike Japanese purple variety). Served mainly grilled or in green curries. Also known as: makreua yaew...
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Aubergines, Baby
Various colours from white and green, purple or yellow. They are round, the size of a plum and taste crisp,...
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Aubergines, Pea
Grow in small clusters and are the size of a small marble. They are naturally bitter tasting and have rather...
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