Essentials
Sauces, seasoning bases, wrappers, breads, rice and stocks used alongside recipes in the collection. These are added when a supporting preparation is useful enough to deserve its own clear method.
Ethiopian Niter KibbehSpiced clarified butter for doro wat, shiro and other stews.View essential →Haitian EpisA fresh herb, pepper and garlic seasoning base for soups, rice, beans and marinades.View essential →Georgian MchadiRustic skillet cornbread especially at home beside lobio.View essential →Afghan Garlic YogurtA cool garlic-yogurt sauce used to finish Afghan dumpling and vegetable dishes.View essential →Afghan Tomato SauceA gently spiced tomato sauce designed as a finishing component for Afghan dumplings.View essential →Basic Dumpling WrappersA simple flour-and-water wrapper dough for home-made dumplings.View essential →Ethiopian InjeraA tangy, fermented flatbread traditionally used as both plate and utensil in Ethiopian meals.View essential →Nepali Tomato-Chile ChutneyA bright tomato-and-chile dipping sauce for momos.View essential →North African HarissaA chile-forward condiment useful for couscous, stews and grilled foods.View essential →Steamed Basmati RiceA straightforward aromatic rice side for curries and stews.View essential →Vegetable StockA versatile light stock for soups, stews and sauces.View essential →Ethiopian BerbereA chile-forward Ethiopian and Eritrean spice blend that brings heat, fragrance and depth to wots, tibs and other dishes.View essential →Burmese-Style Chile OilFragrant oil bloomed with dried chile and garlic for spooning over Burmese noodles, tofu and soups.View essential →Vietnamese Nước ChấmA bright sweet-sour-salty Vietnamese dipping sauce sharpened with lime, garlic and chile.View essential →Puerto Rican SofritoA fresh aromatic seasoning base of peppers, onion, garlic and herbs used throughout Puerto Rican cooking.View essential →Georgian TkemaliA tart Georgian plum sauce whose sharp fruitiness cuts through rich meats, beans and stews.View essential →Sri Lankan Lunu MirisA fiery Sri Lankan onion-and-chile relish traditionally served in small amounts beside mild starches such as kiribath.View essential →Ghanaian ShitoA deeply savory Ghanaian chile condiment, darkened slowly in oil and served alongside waakye, rice and many everyday meals.View essential →