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Tempoyak
Tempoyak is a Malay fermented food made by combining durian pulp with salt and allowing it to sour, producing a thick paste with a pronounced durian aroma and acidic flavor. It is associated especially with Sumatra in Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula of Malaysia. People generally use it as a condiment or cook it into dishes such as fish preparations, curries, and sambal rather than eating it as a...
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Mirin
Mirin is a traditional Japanese condiment made from glutinous rice, rice mold (koji), and a distilled spirit such as shochu. It is a golden, syrupy liquid with a distinct sweet flavor, historically consumed as a beverage during the Edo period before evolving into a cooking ingredient. In Japanese cuisine, it is primarily used to provide a sweet glaze to foods, mask strong fish or meat odors, and e...
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