GLOSSARY OF COOKING INGREDIENTS

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Asian Recipes Food Glossary contains food, ingredients and cooking terms to assist you with your everyday meal preparations.

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TAMARIND

Tamarind, the sweet and sour fruit of the tamarind tree, is native to Asia and northern Africa and is also grown in the Caribbean. Like lemon tamarind brings an acidic zing to food.

Turmeric

A spice derived from the root of a tropical plant that is related to ginger. It has a sharp, bitter flavor and a bright yellow-orange color. Turmeric adds flavor to food but is more often used for the purpose of adding color, for example, it is what gives prepared mustard its yellow coloring. The spice is generally found in a dried, ground form and is available in most supermarkets.
 

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