Ingredient guide
A practical guide to choosing each ingredient, enjoying it at its seasonal best and making the most of its flavour.
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Mung bean glass noodles
Dried mung bean starch noodles that become translucent when soaked and cooked.
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Pork kidneys
Strong-flavoured pork offal weighed after removing ducts and the white core.
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Chicken skin
Chicken skin separated from the meat, high in fat and different from breast meat.
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Frog legs
Food-grade frog leg meat, pale and delicate, usually sold cleaned or frozen.
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Dried soybeans
Dried mature soybeans, distinct from edamame, sprouts and textured soya protein.
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Lemon zest
Yellow outer lemon peel used in small quantities for flavour.
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Chicken liver
Soft-textured chicken offal with a pronounced flavour; not equivalent to breast meat.
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Salted cabbage in brine
Cabbage preserved in food-grade brine to add salty flavour to fillings and steamed dishes.
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Lychee
Fragrant white-fleshed fruit; remove the skin and stone before cooking or serving.
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