why and how?

turmeric, powdered

  • color
  • earthiness
  • warmth without spiciness
  • slight bitterness

turmeric, fresh

  • citrusy and mellow
  • cf ginger
  • less concentrated than powder

cumin, whole

earthy and smoky bloom in hot oil

cumin, powdered

coriander

citrusy and floral

sichuan peppercorn

numbing spice

starches

  • to wash meat
  • to thicken

mixed rice

  • 3 parts white rice
  • 1 part multigrain mix
    • short grain brown rice
    • black sweet rice
    • pressed barley
    • barley
    • peeled mung bean
    • short grain sweet rice