Ingredients

Baghar Baghar (also known as Tadka or Chounk) is the frying of spices either to start the cooking process or as a final flourish on a finished plate. The technique is essential to Indian cuisine, as many of the spices used have essential oils which …

Skate According to a recent trend, ff monkfish—an unlovely creature whose veiny, purplish flesh turns off many shoppers—could find favor among chefs, you had to figure it was only a matter of time before skate, another “trash fish,†would be rediscovered. If anything, skate suffers …

Black Pudding Black pudding is boiled pig’s blood in a length of intestine. In the UK puddings are usually bound with cereal with suet or cubes of fat added. European puddings are lighter because they are often made with cream instead of cereals. Black pudding …

Barley Barley’s been feeding humans for millennia, though it fell out of favor during the last one as people came to see it as low-brow peasant fare. It’s most often used in soups and stews, where it serves as both a puffy grain and a …

Coulis Coulis is a sauce which can be sweet or savory, depending on what it is meant to accompany. As a general rule, coulis is thick and evenly textured, and it can be made from fruits or vegetables. Using coulis can enhance the flavor of …

Langoustines Langoustines are actually a member of the lobster family. The Dublin Bay prawn is also known as “langoustine” in French, “langostino” in Spanish, Norway lobster and in the UK, the shelled meat of the tail is known as “scampi”. Langoustines are found in the …

Leek Leeks look like large green onions, and they have a more complex onion flavor. They are often cooked as a vegetable side dish, or used in soups. Be sure to wash them thoroughly before cooking, as the leaves are notorious for collecting dirt. Substitutes: …

Fennel There are two types of fennel, both with green, celery like stems bright green feathery foliage. Florence fennel also called finocchio is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and in the US. It has a broad, bulbous base that’s treated like a vegetable. Both the base …

Marinated Salads Any salad allowed to marinate in a vinaigrette for a period of time to impart additional flavor to the ingredients. Remember that acids destroy chlorophyll and will also cook or pickle the ingredients, so keep this in mind when preparing this dishes, it …

Dal In India, dal refers to any legume whether split or whole. Additionally, dal also refers to a finished soup or any dish made with legumes. A “dry dal,†is a thicker paste often served as a side dish. Dal is very high in fiber …