Glossary

Borsch or Borscht

A thin soup made with beets and other ingredients in many versions, served with a good dollop of soured cream. Russian or Polish in origin.

It's better not to bring coconut milk or cream back to the boil after adding it to a dish as it will curdle.

From the squid and octopus family, a cephalopod, cleaned and used in similar ways to its relatives.