Gastroback Design Wok Advanced Pro Operating Instructions Manual page 70

Sambal oelek
This is a paste made from ground chili
peppers and salt. This can also be used
as an ingredient or an accompaniment.
Tamarind
Tamarind is a large brown bean pod
containing a pulp with a fruity, tart fla-
vor. It is available as a dried shelled
fruit, a block of compressed pulp or as
a purée or concentrate.
Tofu
Tofu, or bean curd, is a high protein,
low fat food made from soy beans. It is
available in very firm or soft blocks and
is either fresh or vacuum-packed. It takes
on the flavor of the spices and sauces it
is cooked with.
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Turmeric
This is best known in its powdered form
and is often used to color food. It has
a bitter flavor. It is occasionally availa-
ble fresh as a root, rather like ginger,
which is peeled and then grated and
finely chopped. Powdered turmeric is
commonly available in the supermarket.
Szechuan pepper corn
These are available from most Asian
supermarkets and have a slight anise
taste.
Water chestnuts
Small white crisp bulbs with a brown
skin. Canned water chestnuts are peeled
and will keep for about 1 month, cove-
red in the refrigerator.