Glossary

Index


Galangal

A rhizome, in the same family as ginger. It is white and pink with a knobbly texture and straight...

Gari

Pickled, thinly sliced ginger, usually eaten with sushi....

Garlic

Popular in all Oriental cuisines, garlic is considered one third of the holy trinity of Chinese ingredients (the others being ginger...

Ginger

Popular in all Oriental cuisines, ginger is considered one third of the holy trinity of Chinese ingredients (the others being garlic...

Ginkgo Nut

Hard shelled kernal of the ancient maidenhair tree. They are dyed red (for good fortune) and handed out at weddings....

Ginseng

A spindle-shaped root that is simmered and served as a tea or as a soup for its medicinal properties and youthful...

Gluten

A vegetarian protein substitute. Made by washing a reasonable quantity of flour in hot water until the gluten 'heart' is...

Guava

There are many varieties, but the most common is the middle sized guava with yellowey-green skin and salmon-pink flesh which grows...

Guilin Chilli Sauce

A chilli bean sauce made with fermented salted yellow beans, red chillies, garlic, sugar, vinegar and starch. It originates from...

Gyoza

Dumplings, filled with meat seafood or vegetables....