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Buckwheat Flour

Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, as it is not a grass. Instead, buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb and is gluten free. Because its seeds are eaten and rich in co... Read More

Arrowroot Flour

A white flour from the root of the West Indian plant of the same name. It is used as a thickener in recipes. The plant was given the name “Arrowroot” because it was once used to treat those injur... Read More

Amaranth Flour

Very small, light-coloured grain with an appealingly peppery flavour. Native to the Americas and prized by the Aztec civilization—it is a dietary staple as well as a revered symbol of the culture. A... Read More

Gochujang Sauce

This is a versatile sauce that you can use as a marinade on chicken, beef or tofu, or pour over bibimbup. Ingredients 2 tbsp gochujang (hot pepper paste) 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp w... Read More

Bibimbap

“Rice mixed with meat, vegetables, egg, and chilli pepper sauce” More traditional and authentic versions of bibimbap are served with raw beef and raw egg yolk along with other vegetables ... Read More

Freezing Leftovers

I am a huge believer in freezing left overs, so many times I used to throw out mouldy food from the fridge having put it there thinking we would eat it in the next couple of days. Having a daughter wi... Read More