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