Tag: Fats and oils
Asian Fats and Oils: The Hidden Culinary Heroes of the East
When we think of Asian cuisine, our minds instantly picture a vibrant palette of herbs and spices—fiery chilies, fragrant lemongrass, pungent ginger, and exotic galangal. Yet, behind every great wok dish, curry, or dressing stands a hidden culinary hero that binds all these components into one perfect whole: fat. In Eastern culinary traditions, cooking fat…
Ghee and Other Fats in Indian Cuisine
Fats are a fundamental component of Indian cuisine and, fortunately, after long years of being dismissed (especially those of animal origin), medical science and modern nutritionists have finally vindicated them. When it comes to Indian culinary traditions, the palette of fats used is remarkably rich. Indians primarily use ghee (clarified butter), but they also rely…
