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Sambal oelek
This is a paste made from ground chiles and salt.
This can also be used as an ingredient or an
accompaniment.
Tamarind
Tamarind is a large brown bean pod containing a
pulp with a fruity, tart flavor. It is available as a dried
shelled fruit, a block of compressed pulp or as a
puree or concentrate.
Tofu
Tofu, or bean curd, is a high protein, low fat food
made from soy beans. It is available in very firm or
soft blocks and is either fresh or vacuum-packed. It
takes on the flavor of the spices and sauces it is
cooked with.
Turmeric
This is best known in its powdered form
and is often used to color food. It has a
bitter flavor. It is occasionally available fresh as a
root, rather like ginger, which is peeled and then
grated and finely chopped. Powdered turmeric is
commonly available in the supermarket.
Szechuan pepper corn
These are available from most Asian supermarkets
and have a slight anise taste.
Water chestnuts
Small white crisp bulbs with a brown skin. Canned
water chestnuts are peeled and will keep for about 1
month, covered in the refrigerator.
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