Glossary

Light Soy Sauce

The result of the first stage of production. Soy beans are fermented for approx forty days. It is pleasantly salty and this is its main contribution to many dishes. Use in stir-fries, marinades and as a dipping sauce.

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Glossary

Suet

Raw beef fat sold by butchers and used traditionally where now butter or margarine would be used. Also used in a similar way is pork lard.

 
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