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Amaranth Flour

Very small, light-coloured grain with an appealingly peppery flavour. Native to the Americas and prized by the Aztec civilization—it is a dietary staple as well as a revered symbol of the culture. A... Read More

Gochujang Sauce

This is a versatile sauce that you can use as a marinade on chicken, beef or tofu, or pour over bibimbup. Ingredients 2 tbsp gochujang (hot pepper paste) 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp w... Read More

Bibimbap

“Rice mixed with meat, vegetables, egg, and chilli pepper sauce” More traditional and authentic versions of bibimbap are served with raw beef and raw egg yolk along with other vegetables ... Read More

Freezing Leftovers

I am a huge believer in freezing left overs, so many times I used to throw out mouldy food from the fridge having put it there thinking we would eat it in the next couple of days. Having a daughter wi... Read More

Salsa Cruda

These are one of those accompaniments that vary from country to country, and kitchen to kitchen, basic idea is a refreshing salad that has tomatoes, onion, something sour and with or without chillies&... Read More

Sajta de Pollo

This is a festive Bolivian chicken dish. You may have trouble sourcing aji peppers, I use jalapenos fresh from my garden instead. Depending on how hot you want the dish, remove none, some or all the s... Read More