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Tamarind
Tamarind is a large brown bean pod con-
taining a pulp with a fruity, tart flavor. It is
available as a dried shelled fruit, a block of
compressed pulp or as a purée or concen-
trate.
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.
Turmeric
This is best known in its powdered form and
is often used to color food. It has a bitter
flavor. It is occasionally available fresh as a
root, rather like ginger, which is peeled and
then grated and finely chopped. Powdered
turmeric is commonly available in the super-
market.
szechuan pepper corn
These are available from most Asian super-
markets 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, covered in the ref-
rigerator.