Miscellaneous Category

Two brands are Whip It and Whipping Cream Aid.

These are balls of brewer's yeast that are sold in Asian markets. They're used to make wine.

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.

Derived from corn sugar, xanthan gum is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier.

Yam cakes are made by combining yams, dried prawns and rice flower. Then shaping it and steaming it.