Buyers guides
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Buyers guidesRice Vinegar in the UK: Plain or Seasoned, and Where to Buy It
Rice vinegar is milder and rounder than most Western vinegars. It is used in sushi rice, dressings, pickles...
Buyers guidesSesame Oil in the UK: Toasted or Plain, and Where to Buy It
Sesame oil turns up in two different parts of the shop, and the bottles can look alike. Using...
Buyers guidesBest Sushi Rice Brands in the UK: What Actually Makes Good Sushi Rice
For sushi at home, buy a short-grain Japanese rice labelled "sushi rice" such as Yutaka, Nishiki, or Clearspring....
Buyers guidesBest Rice Cooker for Sushi Rice: What to Look For
The best rice cooker for sushi rice has a dedicated sushi or fuzzy logic setting, a thick non-stick...
Buyers guidesBest Chinese Cleaver: A Buying Guide for Home Cooks
The best Chinese cleaver for most home cooks is a mid-weight stainless steel blade, around 200 to 250g,...
Buyers guidesBest Rice for Fried Rice: A Simple UK Guide
The best rice for fried rice is long grain rice, such as jasmine or basmati, cooked the day...
Buyers guidesBest curry paste: which jar to buy
The jar you buy decides whether your curry tastes like Thailand or like a supermarket ready meal. Read...
Buyers guidesBest wok for an induction hob
Induction changes the rules. Half the woks sold in the UK will not even switch the hob on....
Buyers guidesBest green tea: which type to buy and how to brew it
Most people who say they dislike green tea have only had it brewed with boiling water. That is...
Buyers guidesBest matcha: how to buy it and what to avoid
Price tells you very little. Colour, origin and grade tell you almost everything. Which matcha should you buy?...