Glossary

Jackfruit

Jackfruit (Mit) is a large, green fruit with a tough, knobbly skin which reveals a yellow segmented flesh when opened. It has a taste that is naturally sweet. In Vietnam, the young jackfruit is used like a vegetable in cooking or in salad.

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Using a Tajine

Layer celery stalks on base of tajine before filling with meats etc. This acts as a trivet, lifting the meat off the base of the dish and prevents burning.

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Salgam

A deep purple non-alcoholic drink made in Turkey from turnip juice. Traditionally served cold.

 
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