Glossary

Palm Sugar

A caramel-like sugar derived from the palm tree, ranging in colour from light to dark brown and sold in blocks. It is used to sweeten Asian dishes. It can be substituted with brown sugar or jaggery (a dark brown Indian block sugar obtained from palms or sugar cane).

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