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Agar-Agar
Based on seaweed and used as a stabiliser or thickener in many food products, agar-agar is a vegetarian alternative to gelatine. It is sold in many of the large supermarkets in powder form, as flakes and as bars.
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In a pickle
If you want to pickle your own fish or cucumbers, it’s essential your jars and lids are properly sterilised before sealing to avoid spoilage. Preheat the oven to 120°C and line a baking tray with a clean tea towel. Wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water, then place in a large saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Using metal tongs, carefully remove the jars and lids from the water and place upside down on the lined tray. Place in the oven for 15–20 minutes or until dry. Alternatively, place the jars and lids in the dishwasher and run on the hottest cycle. This is a good option if you’re using rubber seals or plastic lids. As a rule, hot preserves should go into hot jars and cold preserves into cold jars.
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Granita
An Italian sorbet made of lightly sweetened syrup flavoured with coffee or liqueur. It is served between courses or as refreshment.
