Accompaniments Category

Accompaniments
Includes condiments, pickles, and olives
sui kow wrappers
sui kow wrappers
These are similar to potsticker wrappers, but they're intended to be used in soups. While assembling the dumplings, keep the stack of wrappers moist by covering them with a damp towel. Seal the dumplings with a "glue" made with cornstarch and water. Look for stacks of these wrappers in the refrigerator cases of Asian markets. Store them in the refrigerator or freezer, but let them come to room temperature before using.
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sweet bean sauce
sweet bean sauce
This brown sauce is made from sweetened fermented soybeans. Taiwanese cooks use it as a marinade or a condiment for meats.
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tamari, wheat-free soy sauce
tamari
Tamari is a type of soy sauce made only from soybeans, no wheat. It is less salty and thicker than traditional soy sauce. It is often gluten free.
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tapenade
tapenade
See the recipe for Tapenade posted on About.com.
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ti leaves
ti leaves
South Pacific islanders use these to wrap food and to line the imu pits in which they roast pigs.
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tomato paste
tomato paste
Tomato past is made by reducing tomatoes to a thick paste and filtering out the skins and seeds.
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tomato puree
tomato puree
Tomato purée is thicker than tomato sauce but thinner than tomato paste.
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tomato sauce
tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is thinner than tomato paste and tomato puree. In Australia what Americans call catsup is often called tomato sauce.
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tomatoes canned
tomatoes canned
Canned tomatoes include whole peeled, diced or crushed. They usually contain seeds. They may need to be strained to remove the seeds and extra water.
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tonkatsu sauce, katsu sauce
tonkatsu sauce
This Japanese condiment is used to make yakisoba. Bull Dog is a popular brand.
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tuong, toi sauce, Vietnamese soy sauce
tuong
This is a salty bean paste used in Vietnamese cuisine.
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wasabi powder, Japanese horseradish, wasabe
wasabi
Look for this in the Asian foods section of your supermarket.
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wax paper, greaseproof paper, waxed paper
wax paper
Invented by Thomas Edison, this is paper that's coated with paraffin wax to make it resistant to moisture. To use wax paper as a cake pan liner, place the pan on the paper, trace its outline, then cut it out and place it in the pan.
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wonton wrappers, wonton skins
wonton wrappers
Wontons are the Chinese answer to ravioli--small packets of meat encased in a thin noodle wrapper. The wrappers are made of flour, eggs, and water, and, once filled with meat, can be easily folded and pinched into shape. While assembling the wontons, keep the stack of wrappers moist by covering them with a damp towel. You can seal the dumplings with a "glue" made with cornstarch and water. The wrappers come in different thicknesses. The thin ones work best in soups, while the thicker ones are best for frying. Look for stacks of them wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator cases of Asian markets. Store them in the refrigerator or freezer, but let them come to room temperature before using.
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Worcestershire sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Health foods sell a vegetarian version of this. To make your own: See the recipe for Worcestershire Sauce posted on RecipeSource.com.
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X.O. sauce
Asians pour this sauce over noodles and seafood. It's made from dried anchovies, shrimp, and chiles.
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