Char siu sauce is sometimes referred to as Chinese barbecue sauce possibly because of its similarity to Western barbecue sauce. It is thick, sticky, and sweet. It is also used as a marinade and basting sauce for slow-roasted meats. If …
Roasted peanut oil is a solid option for giving Asian and Western dishes a rich, nutty flavor. It can give the flavor of roasted peanuts to salad dressings and dipping sauces. You can also use it as a seasoning for …
Toasted sesame oil is one of the more popular oils for cooking Chinese and Japanese dishes. It is responsible for some of the distinctive flavor notes of those cuisines. If you are out of it, you run the risk of …
Plum sauce is a classic Chinese condiment with a sweet, spicy and fruity flavor profile. It has a thick and sticky consistency that allows it to cling to the surfaces of fried foods. It is distinctive enough that you should …
Light olive oil is ideal if you want some of the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil without being limited by its strong flavor and low smoke point. Light olive oil is known for its versatility in that it …
Béarnaise sauce is one of the sauces that you will have to master to be good at classic French cookery. Its richness and creaminess make it a versatile ingredient that you can use on many proteins and vegetables. If you …
Margarine was best known as a substitute for butter early on in its history. There was a time when it was considered the healthy butter alternative. Only after it started to outshine butter towards the end of the 20th century …
Clarified butter is one of the key ingredients of French cuisine. In the US, it might be best known as a condiment for shellfish that you drizzle on or use as a dip. It is also used as a frying …