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What are black beans? Black beans hail from the Fabaceae family, which is the third-largest plant family on Earth. The fruit of those plants are legumes (peas and beans). Black beans are part of the...

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What is ginger paste? Ginger paste is a savory and slightly spicy paste made primarily from ginger and used as an ingredient in a variety of world cuisines. It's a convenient way to add ginger...

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What is pollock? Pollock is a white, round fish that is a smaller relative of the cod family. Other common names for pollock include Alaska pollock, Pacific pollock, walleye, bigeye cod, tomcod, or snow cod....

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What are black eyed peas? A black eyed pea is a variety of cowpea that is part of the bean and pea family. It's interesting to note that despite the name, black eyed peas actually...

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What are mung beans? Mung beans are small olive-green colored beans that belong to the legume family of the Vigna radiata species. They are also known as the green gram, moong bean, or monggo. They...

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What is hot sauce? Hot sauce is made from various types of peppers and was one of the first condiments used to help build flavor in recipes. Whether the base is a mild or hot...

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What is salsify? Salsify is a root vegetable with large, broad leaves that expand above the ground and features a long black root that grows beneath the earth. The thick interior of the root in...

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What is dragonfruit? Dragonfruit is an unusual-looking fruit native to the Americas. You may also know it as strawberry pear or pitaya. This fruit is becoming more and more popular by the day, and it's...

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What is hoisin sauce? Hoisin sauce—also known as Chinese barbeque sauce— is a dark brown, thick, and glossy, aromatic sauce that has a sweet, salty, and tangy flavor. It is widely used in Cantonese cuisine...