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Herbs & Spices

Garam masala and the various spices that make up the blend

Garam Masala is a Spice Blend

Chinese five-spice powder

What is Chinese Five-spice Powder Made Of?

Peppercorn and Sichuan Pepper, Differentiated

Pepper is NOT Chili; Sichuan Pepper is NOT Real Pepper

Anise / aniseed and star anise

Anise (Aniseed) and Star Anise are Different Spices

Tomatoes, lemongrass and ginger with mortar and pestle

In Cooking, Lemongrass is Cymbopogon citratus

Reusable glass spice jar with airtight lid

How To Store Dried Herbs and Spices

Siling labuyo, not bird's eye chilies

Cooking with Chilies

Fresh galangal, chilies and ginger

Ginger, Galangal and Turmeric: How They Differ in Appearance, Flavor and Aroma

Bay leaves (Laurel)

Bay Leaf and Laurel: Are They the Same?

Annatto / Achiote

Is Annatto the Same as Achiote? How is it Used in Cooking?

pandan leaves

How to Use Pandan Leaves in Cooking

Fresh cilantro

Are Cilantro and Coriander the Same? Which Parts are Edible?

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