Other Ingredients

Vinegar is a liquid that consists of acetic acid and water. There are many types of vinegars and red wine vinegar is one of them. Red Wine Vinegar is made from red wine and commonly used in the Mediterranean countries. Red wine is left to ferment till it becomes sour. The longer the vinger is aged, there better it tastes. There are several differen...

Red wine is produced from the dark-coloured grape varieties. The anthocyan pigments that the skin of the grape contains imparts the red colour. It ranges from light to dark depending on how long it has been aged for. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Bordeaux are some of the common types of wine.

It is made by fermenting rice. It is essentially used in China and Japan. While vinegars from both China and Japan are much milder and sweeter than most Western vinegars, Chinese rice vinegar is still much stronger than Japanese versions. Chinese vinegars range from clear to various shades of red and brown. Rice vinegar is rich in flavor and amino...

A type of flour that is made from finely milled rice. It is either made from white rice or brown rice. It is a good substitute for wheat flour and for those who are gluten intolerant. It is also used as a thickener in recipes that are to be kept in the fridge. Rice flour made from short grains has a very fine texture whereas the flour made from...

The main ingredients of rice noodles are rice flour, water and salt. They can be thick or very thin and also flavored with ingredients such as tapioca or corn starch to change their quality. They are also known as rice sticks. When raw they are very brittle and on cooking they turn translucent and chewy. Mostly used in South-Asian cuisine. They ...

It is dark, rich liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice. The fermented drink is aged in oak barrels. Most rum is made from molasses. Though largely it is consumed like an alcoholic beverage or in cocktails like Cuban libre or pina colada, it is also used in various recipes to add taste. It is commonly added to a number of bakery items like ...

A thickener for savory dishes, made basically from a combination of flour, butter and milk. The thickener is used in sauces such as bechamel sauce, veloute sauce and espagnole sauce. Vegetable oil, bacon drippings and lard can be substitutes for butter. Using oil instead of butter gives it a richer flavor. The color can range from white to nearly b...

Essence extracted from small deep red roses grown for their fragrance is mixed with water to make rose water. The liquid that is a remainder after rose petals are distilled with water to make rose oil is turned into rose water. Usage Meats are infused with the essence for a different aromatic experience aside from it being the primary flavor in...