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2 Mins Read While we love a great pesto genovese, the Italian basil in Hong Kong is not always the freshest. Same goes for pine nuts…Great cooks make use of what’s local, in season and available. So we got our creative juices flowing and concocted a pesto with an Asian spin- we love repurposing ingredients from one cuisine […]
7 Mins Read Star Anise – Baat Gok This star-shaped herb has a sweet and refreshing taste, and a strong liquorice aroma. Though not as common in the daily family diet, Cantonese people love cooking meat dishes with it- it works very well with slow roasts and stews. It is one of the main ingredients in Chinese Five […]
3 Mins Read Herbs are often ignored, which is a shame- because they are a brilliant way to add flavor to your food, not to mention the incredibly varied healthy benefits they bestow. Make every meal a herby one with our handy guide! Rosemary Rosemary is rich in calcium and vitamin B6- the latter of which can be […]