Cuisine

Maesri Thai Masaman Curry Paste is slightly less famous than it's other Thai curry cousins, the red and the green, but it's certainly no less tasty. The key difference with Masaman Curry are it's Persian influences of cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and bay leaves plus...

Sesame oil is a key ingredient in East Asian food and is a store cupboard essential in China, Japan and Korea. It has a strong, nutty flavour and is very distinct Asian twist to dishes when used. Toasted sesame oil is mainly used as a seasoning or...

Suree Brand Sweet Thai Hoisin Sauce is perfect for crispy duck pancakes but also fantastic for marinating, dipping or splashing into your stir fry for an extra punch of flavour. Allergens: SOY, SESAME, GLUTEN Ingredients: Sugar 43%, water 23%, fermented soy bean (brine 66.5%,...

Med Cuisine's Pickled Lemon Paste gives you all the flavour of preserved lemons in a handy paste form that you'll reach for whenever you want an intense, tangy lemon flavour. It's perfect to mix into dressings, marinades, sauces and dips and pairs well with...

La Costena Salsa Verde is a one of the most popular salsas in Mexico. Most street food taco stalls in Mexico will serve their tacos with a variety of different salsas, but generally the minimum offer is a red salsa and a green salsa....

Slightly less famous than it's other Thai curry cousins, the red and the green, but it's certainly no less tasty. The key difference with Masaman Curry are it's Persian influences of cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and bay leaves plus the inclusion of peanuts. To make...

Like other Japanese Mayonnaises, Kenko Mayonnaise has a richer flavour than many European commercial brands. It's wonderful taste is only just being discovered here in the UK. Try Kenko Mayonnaise in sandwiches, coleslaw with sushi - it makes an amazing potato salad. Try it on your next burger and...

Freekeh is a fantastic grain that's produced in a unique way. It's a young wheat that's harvested when it's still green, then using a large blow torch, the whole kernels are roasted and effectively burnt before threshing to reveal the green wheat inside the husks....

Pasilla Chillies are dark in colour with wrinkled skin and have an earthy flavour with a medium to low heat and hints of dried fruit. They are used extensively in moles and marinades but below is a great recipe for Borracha Salsa or 'Drunk Salsa'...

The Mexicans usually have a different name for the dried variety of chilli over its fresh counterpart.  A dried Poblano chilli is an Ancho chilli and a dried Jalapeno that's been smoked is a Chipotle Morita. There is another type of Chipotle which is...

The essence of summer! Open up the bag and fill your kitchen with Italian sunshine. Oregano is a real flavour of the Mediterranean and also widely used as a key ingredient in Mexican and South American cuisines.  In dried form it has a much more...

Whole pancetta is such a lovely and versatile ingredient to cook with, whether you're including it in stews, pasta sauces or soups.   Recipes that use this ingredient:White Beans with Spanish Catalonian Sausage Allergens: none Ingredients: Pork belly, salt, dextrose, spices, smoke flavour, antioxidant: E301,...

These grilled artichokes taste fantastic, they have a wonderful buttery, nutty, earthy flavour with a smoky finish from the grilling. Use them in salads, crostini, risotto, pasta, mix them through potato gratin or just eat them straight from the tray, as we did! Allergens:...

Karimix's Tikka Masala Curry Paste is a delicious medium heat curry paste with toasted cumin seeds. Use as a traditional curry paste, but it's also amazing mixed with a little yoghurt and used as a marinade for chicken. Use 25-30g of marinade per person...

Made from the dark, sticky fruit of Tamarind tree, rich, with no added salt its distinctive tang will have your taste buds travelling the globe. Widely used in recipes across Asia, it is brilliant in dressings, sauces, stews. Allergens: none Ingredients: Tamarind puree (85%),...

Although these simply look like green tomatoes, tomatillos are in fact not part of the tomato family - they are cousins of the gooseberry. As a result, they are zingy and tangy and make the perfect green salsa.  Just blitz these up, add finely...

If you've ever been to Barcelona chances are you would have noticed one of the Chocolate Amatller shops, they are iconic to the city and one of the oldest chocolate brands in Europe. Their chocolate is divine and with the beautiful tin box packaging...

Originating in China, Bao buns are fluffy steamed buns that are often filled with seriously tasty, slow cooked pork, but can feature a wide variety of fillings. The shape and size of the buns vary across the region and here in the UK they...

Move over Nutella, here's the new kid on the block! Med Cuisine's Chocolate Tahini combines the delicious and nutty roasted Humera sesame seeds with raw cacao and cane sugar for a decadent spread. Spread this on toast and top with banana, add into milkshakes...

Gluten free Tamari Soy Sauce. Tamari is higher in protein than traditional soy sauce and has a smooth, rich flavor that sets it apart. It has multiple uses, and is particularly useful for seasoning, dipping and as a marinade. Allergens: Soy beans