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Sichuan Pepper

Sichuan pepper originates from China and is a spice valued for its distinctive flavor profile. It delivers a unique numb...

Numbing Citrus Chinese Heat

9.1 Excellent

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Makrut Lime Leaf

Makrut lime leaf comes from the Citrus hystrix tree, a species native to Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its glossy, do...

Savory Citrusy Curry Southeast Asian

9.0 Excellent

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Curry Leaf

Curry leaves are the aromatic foliage of Murraya koenigii, a small tropical tree native to South Asia and a member of th...

Tempering Savory South Asian Citrusy

8.9 Great

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Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical perennial grass native to South and Southeast Asia, where it has been cul...

Savory Citrusy Curry Southeast Asian

8.8 Great

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Green Sichuan Pepper

Green Sichuan pepper consists of the dried husks of the Zanthoxylum plant, harvested before reaching full maturity. Unli...

Chinese Fresh Citrusy Tingling

8.7 Great

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Sansho Pepper

Sansho pepper is the dried husk of Zanthoxylum piperitum, a deciduous shrub native to Japan that belongs to the same gen...

Japanese Savory Citrusy Tingling

8.7 Great

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Shichimi Togarashi

Shichimi togarashi, translating to "seven-flavor chili pepper," is a common Japanese spice mixture used to season noodle...

Japanese Savory Hot Blend

8.7 Great

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Coriander Seed

Coriander seed is the dried fruit of Coriandrum sativum, one of the oldest documented spices with seeds found in Egyptia...

Seed Universal Savory Citrusy

8.6 Great

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Dried Kombu Powder

Dried kombu powder is a culinary ingredient produced by grinding dehydrated kelp, typically from the species Saccharina...

Japanese Savory Seaweed Umami

8.6 Great

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Aji Limo

Aji limo is a name used in Peru for hot, aromatic chile peppers associated with Peruvian cooking. The peppers can appear...

Peruvian Ceviche Citrusy Hot

8.6 Great

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Dried Shiitake Powder

Dried shiitake powder is made from ground, dehydrated shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes), a species native to East As...

Japanese Mushroom Savory Umami

8.5 Great

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Furikake

Furikake is a dry Japanese condiment designed to be sprinkled over cooked rice, though it is also used on vegetables, no...

Japanese Savory Umami Blend

8.5 Great

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Andaliman Pepper

Andaliman pepper is a dried spice derived from the fruit of the Zanthoxylum acanthopodium plant, native to North Sumatra...

Indonesian Citrusy Peppercorn Tingling

8.4 Great

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Coriander Root

Coriander root is the taproot of the Coriandrum sativum plant, an herb widely cultivated for its leaves, stems, and drie...

Savory Citrusy Thai Curry Paste

8.4 Great

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Galangal

Galangal is a rhizomatous spice belonging to the ginger family, derived primarily from the Alpinia galanga plant. It is...

Savory Citrusy Curry Southeast Asian

8.4 Great

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Dried Yuzu Peel

Dried yuzu peel is produced from the rind of Citrus junos, a citrus fruit cultivated in Japan and Korea. The peel is dri...

Japanese Gourmet Citrusy Peel

8.2 Great

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Dried Nori Powder

Dried nori powder is made from species of red algae in the genus Pyropia, cultivated primarily in the coastal waters of...

Japanese Savory Seaweed Umami

8.2 Great

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Chenpi

Chenpi is the dried peel of mandarins or related citrus fruits, used as a seasoning in Chinese cooking and as an ingredi...

Savory Aged Chinese Citrusy

8.2 Great

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Kaffir Lime Peel

Kaffir lime peel, derived from the Citrus hystrix fruit native to Southeast Asia, is a strongly aromatic ingredient used...

Savory Citrusy Curry Peel

8.2 Great

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Dried Sansho Leaf

Sansho leaf comes from Zanthoxylum piperitum, a deciduous shrub in the prickly ash family native to Japan. Known as kino...

Japanese Numbing Savory Leaf

7.2 Good