Glossary

Choko

An old-time Aussie favourite, native to South America where it is known as chayote. A green, slightly spiky fruit with mild, white flesh. It was used as a pie or jam filler during the Depression years in Australia but is delicious fried or au gratin (in a mornay or bechamel sauce).

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Try to use the same sort of fat as is used for the cake mixture. Smear the fat evenly all over the inside of the tin (making sure you get into the corners) using a piece of absorbent kitchen paper.

Glossary

Ashta

Ashta is a form of clotted cream made by skimming boiling milk. Used in many Lebanese sweets, especially nuraset or ladies arms and Rose of Damascus.

 
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