Lore delves into the science and techniques behind plant-based cooking, with fun tips and tricks to create tasty and healthy dishes.
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Vegetables can be found both on land and in the sea. The most common ones are nori and kombu. Have you ever tried other “sea vegetables”?
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Potatoes can be prepared through various cooking methods such as baking, frying, boiling, or steaming, resulting in different textures and flavours.
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Salt plays an important role in the most of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Salt has many functions apart from its flavour, salty.
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Sugar is not only just used for sweetening in pastries or desserts, but also an important role in different dishes.
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Cooking wine helps enrich the taste of a dish into a next level.
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Flour is generally made from wheat. Each of them performs different functions and duties in the food.
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Quinoa was the staple food and was known as the "mother of grains". Nowadays, many people also calls it as a "superfood". Why?
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Shiitake mushrooms, whether fresh or dried, are a cornerstone of Asian cuisine and a recognized superfood.
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Lemongrass comes from South and Southeast Asia. It is known for its strong lemon smell with a touch of peppery freshness.
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The spiciness of garlic is directly proportional to the damage level of the garlic cloves. The more damaged the garlic clove, the more garlicky and pungent the flavour will be.
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Sesame oil is divided into two types - light sesame oil and dark sesame oil. Light sesame oil, has a pale colour and a mild flavour while dark sesame oil has a deep colour and a rich flavour.
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From the cooking wines in Taiwanese home kitchens to the sake used in Japanese restaurants, the application of rice wine varies greatly, making it a treasure trove of flavour in the kitchen.
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King oyster mushrooms are known for their soft and slightly crunchy texture, similar to abalone, and have a light almond-like flavour.
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Onions are not only great for stimulating appetite and aiding digestion but also enhance the taste of vegetarian dishes. Onion has a blend of spicy and sweet flavours.
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Turmeric is loved not just for adding bright colour and unique taste to food but also for its health benefits.
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Shallots have a richer fragrance and a balanced sweetness, enriching the flavours of various dishes.
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In the plant-based cooking, we love to use a variety of mushrooms because mushrooms have differently unique flavours and meaty-like texture.
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Maca, also known as “Peruvian Ginseng,” is a superfood native to the Andes mountains in Peru.
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Carrot is known as a vegetable of high nutritional value. Carrots are rich in carotene, which is oil-soluble.
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Mustard greens can be cooked in various ways, including blanching, stir-frying, and making soups.
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Known also as "chives," these are slender, hollow green stalks without the white base typical of other onions.
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Reishi is often used in soups or herbal teas, with its slightly bitter, cooling taste pairing well with many ingredients to enhance the nutritional value.
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In winter, it is called an insect, while in summer, it is called a plant. But what exactly is Cordyceps?
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Lion’s mane is the rare mushroom that contains many highly nutritious substance and is also cooked in a variety of ways.
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The process of making fermented tofu involves fermenting and processing tofu with specific moulds, ultimately creating a uniquely flavoured soy product.
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Soy sauce, made from soybeans mixed with water, salt, and time, is not just a friend to vegetarians but also the soul of Asian cuisine.
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Ginger is good in the culinary world for its unique spicy aroma. It is more than just a spice.
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Perilla seed oil is known for its clear golden colour, grassy flavour, and perilla seed aroma. This oil has a light texture that makes it perfect for a variety of dishes.
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Enoki mushroom possess a tender yet slightly firm exterior that gives way to a succulent and juicy interior.
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If you want to eat juicy and sweet oranges, navel oranges are the most suitable choice.
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The quality olive oil is with a fruity aroma. The higher quality the olive oil, the less tolerable to acids.
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Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit, perfect for cooling off on hot days. But picking a sweet one requires some know-how.
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Apart from common ones like carrots and potatoes, there are many other root vegetables such as bamboo shoots, asparagus, yam, taro, and more.
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Different colours of bell peppers have their flavours.
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In the culinary world, vegetable oils are not just a basic cooking medium. It also plays a significant role in delivering the flavours and transforming textures of food.
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