Buyers guides
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Buyers guidesBest Rendang Paste and Where to Buy It in the UK
Tean's Gourmet or Ayam are the rendang pastes most UK shoppers can find, and a reliable shortcut given...
Buyers guidesBest Chunjang and Where to Buy It in the UK
Sempio is the most widely available chunjang brand through Korean grocers and online, and a reliable jar for...
Buyers guidesLaksa Paste in the UK: Which Style to Buy and Where to Find It
Laksa paste is a spiced base made from chilli, lemongrass, galangal and shrimp paste. You stir it into...
Buyers guidesBlack Bean Sauce in the UK: Which Jar to Buy and Where
Black bean sauce is made from fermented black soybeans, salted and savoury, with garlic and a little sugar....
Buyers guidesChinese Five Spice in the UK: What to Buy and Where
Chinese five spice is a blend of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel seed. It...
Buyers guidesSriracha in the UK: Which Bottle to Buy and Where to Find It
Sriracha is a Thai style chilli and garlic sauce. It is smooth, slightly sweet and spicy, and it...
Buyers guidesDoubanjiang in the UK: Where to Buy It and Which Style
Doubanjiang is a salty, savoury paste made from fermented broad beans and chilli. It is the heart of...
Buyers guidesPanko Breadcrumbs: Why They’re Different and the Best UK Brands to Buy
Panko is why katsu stays crunchy long after ordinary breadcrumbs have gone soft. The difference is in how...
Buyers guidesXO Sauce in the UK: What to Buy and Where to Find It
XO sauce is a rich Chinese condiment made from dried scallops and dried shrimp, slowly cooked with chilli,...
Buyers guidesShaoxing Wine in the UK: Where to Buy It and How to Use It
Shaoxing wine is a Chinese rice wine used in cooking. It is not a drink to sip. Cooks...