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COOL MINT
Accenting meat with the cooling flavour of mint brings jelly to mind for many , but Colman ’ s vinegar-based mint sauce is a fresh alternative that adds zing to rich meaty bites of all kinds . Pieces of vibrant mint brighten rice bowls , grains and pasta salads beautifully too .
A SAUCE AT STEAK
For some , eating steak without a side of HP Sauce is like eating fries without ketchup . This British oldie , named after the house of parliament where it was served as early as 1895 , enlivens rich meat with its spicy and fruity notes . Add a squirt to stews and soups and let the spicy tamarind sauce work its umami magic .
OOOH MAMI
Fish sauce , made simply of fermented fish ( anchovies ) and salt , injects distinct pungent brininess to recipes bringing a deeper savoury umami punch to whatever it is splashed into . It functions like a caramel-y salt in vinaigrettes and marinades and can ’ t imagine ever eating coleslaw again without it .
SOME LIKE IT HOT
A cornerstone of Moroccan , and other North African dishes , harissa – a chile paste made from a variety of dried and rehydrated chile peppers blended with olive oil and spices – adds smoky peppery flavour anywhere you use hot sauce or chiles . That tangy , sharp , smoky flavour loves chicken , roasted veggies , hummus , yogurt . Slather it on bread and butter before layering a kicky sammie .
SWEET ON DIJON
The king of Dijon mustard , Grey Poupon ’ s recipe swaps white wine for classic vinegar typically used in Dijon resulting in a mellower spicy and pungent spread that can ’ t be matched . Slather on a ham and cheese sandwich , yes , but don ’ t stop there . A spoonful added to macaroni and cheese , mashed potatoes and salad dressing adds zip to a wide range of comforting bites .
TAHINI FOR THE WIN
The essential flavour booster in of traditional Middle Eastern hummus , tahini is comprised of ground sesame seed butter , oil and salt . Add this creamy ingredient ’ s nutty flavour to baking recipes like cookies , tarts or banana bread and you can expect raves .
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