Among the most important medicinal and culinary herbs in the world, turmeric imparts a glorious golden colour to foods, as well as a pleasantly ear...

Star Anise (Illicium Verum, I. Anisatum) is the aromatic dried fruit of a small evergreen magnolia native to China. Its warm, sweet, spicy clove an...

Hot smoked paprika is produced from small, hot peppers grown in Extremadura in central Spain. The peppers are handpicked as they ripen from Septemb...

Dukkah in Arabic means "pound" or "crushed", referring to the chopped nuts and ground toasted spices in this wonderful traditional Egyptian spice b...

Spanish rice is better for paella than is Italian rice (which is better for risotto), because Spanish rice does not give off surface starch so read...

Fish sauce is an almost indispensable umami ingredient in Far East, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Used properly...

Fresh, fragrant, fruity, so buttery!

This very fragrant and mellow, toasted sesame oil is from the Kuki region of Japan, which is famous for the quality of the sesame seeds they grow a...

Chili OKAZU is an umami-rich chili, miso, and sesame oil based condiment often eaten with rice in Japan, which can also be used to top chicken, bur...

Kaffir Limes leaves have a scent and fragrance unlike any other citrus. The leaves are wonderfully fragrant and flavourful and are a perfect additi...

Thai basil is native to Thailand and Vietnam and is a common ingredient among the cuisines of this region. It has a slightly spicy, licorice-like f...

The poblano pepper is a mild Mexican chili pepper, very dark green in color, ripening to dark red or brown at which point they are dried to become ...

Lemongrass is a herb native to Thailand known for its citrus and ginger like taste. It lends its citrus-like aroma and zing to many Thai dishes, it...

Galangal has an exotic flavour unlike anything else. It is sometimes described as peppery with hints of pine and citrus. Commonly used in Thai, Lao...

Real fresh wasabi is a popular Japanese condiment typically eaten with sushi. Fresh wasabi gives you a sinus-clearing feeling instead of the usual ...

Young ginger has a milder ginger flavor with a hint of sweet floral fragrance. The easiest way to differentiate young ginger is its light cream and...

Serrano peppers are hot chile peppers named for the mountain ridges in Mexico where they originated. Only second to the jalapeño pepper in populari...

Thai eggplants are smaller, rounder and greener than their more common purple cousins. Known for their tendency to soak up flavors they are often u...

Snake Fruit or Salak is native to Indonesia where it is prized for its intense, pineapple or jackfruit like flavor. Simply crack the thin (spikey) ...

Meyer Lemons are much sweeter than lemons and their zest is prized for its more complex fragrance and intense aroma. Thought to be a cross between ...

Key Limes are known for their intense flavour and not just for the famous pie. They are also known as Mexican Limes and have a more tart and floral...