How to Cook Black Rice
Black rice, sometimes called forbidden rice, cooks the same way as brown rice: simmered in around two and a half
How to Cook Soba Noodles
Soba noodles cook in 4 to 5 minutes in boiling water, then need a cold-water rinse straight after to wash
What is Furikake?
Furikake is a dry Japanese seasoning sprinkled over rice, usually a mix of sesame seeds, dried seaweed (nori), salt, sugar,
What is Shaoxing Wine, and What to Use Instead
Shaoxing wine is a Chinese rice wine used in cooking to marinate meat and seafood, deglaze a wok, and add
What is Ponzu Sauce?
Ponzu is a Japanese citrus and soy sauce, made by mixing soy sauce with rice vinegar and the juice of
What is XO Sauce?
XO sauce is a Chinese condiment made from dried scallops and dried shrimp cooked slowly with chilli, garlic, and shallots
Best XO Sauce to Buy in the UK
Lee Kum Kee is the most widely available XO sauce brand in UK Chinese supermarkets and larger Asian grocers, made
Best Shaoxing Wine to Buy in the UK
Pagoda and Lee Kum Kee are the two most widely available Shaoxing wine brands in UK Chinese supermarkets and larger
Best Rice Vinegar for Sushi and Stir-Fries: A UK Buying Guide
For sushi rice, dressings, and stir-fries, buy plain, unseasoned rice vinegar from a brand such as Marukan, Mizkan, or Yutaka.
Best Hoisin Sauce Brands to Buy in the UK
Lee Kum Kee is the most widely recommended hoisin sauce in the UK, with a balanced sweet, salty, and slightly