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What Are Preserved Lemons? Guide to the North African Staple — north-african recipe plated
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What Are Preserved Lemons? Guide to the North African Staple

Preserved lemons are salt-cured lemons used in Moroccan and North African cooking. Learn how to use them, 4 substitutes, and how to make your own.

Beginner 5m$$
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What Is Fish Sauce? The Essential Southeast Asian Condiment — southeast-asian recipe plated
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What Is Fish Sauce? The Essential Southeast Asian Condiment

Fish sauce is a fermented condiment made from anchovies and salt. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, 5 substitutes, and the best brands.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Gochujang? Guide to Korean Fermented Chili Paste — east-asian recipe plated
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What Is Gochujang? Guide to Korean Fermented Chili Paste

Gochujang is a sweet-spicy Korean chili paste made from fermented soybeans and rice. Learn how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Harissa? Guide to North African Chili Paste — north-african recipe plated
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What Is Harissa? Guide to North African Chili Paste

Harissa is a smoky North African chili paste made from roasted peppers and spices. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, and 5 substitutes.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Miso? Guide to Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste — east-asian recipe plated
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What Is Miso? Guide to Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste

Miso is a fermented soybean paste essential to Japanese cooking. Learn the types, how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Pomegranate Molasses? Guide to the Sweet-Tart Syrup — middle-eastern recipe plated
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What Is Pomegranate Molasses? Guide to the Sweet-Tart Syrup

Pomegranate molasses is a thick, tangy syrup made from reduced pomegranate juice. Learn how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Sumac? Guide to the Tangy Middle Eastern Spice — middle-eastern recipe plated
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What Is Sumac? Guide to the Tangy Middle Eastern Spice

Sumac is a tangy, citrusy spice ground from dried berries. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Tahini? Guide to Sesame Paste — middle-eastern recipe plated
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What Is Tahini? Guide to Sesame Paste

Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, 5 substitutes, and the best brands.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Tamarind? Guide to the Sweet-Sour Tropical Pod — southeast-asian recipe plated
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What Is Tamarind? Guide to the Sweet-Sour Tropical Pod

Tamarind is a sweet-sour tropical fruit used across Asian, Indian, and Latin cooking. Learn how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
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What Is Za'atar? Guide to the Middle Eastern Herb Blend — middle-eastern recipe plated
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What Is Za'atar? Guide to the Middle Eastern Herb Blend

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend of thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds. Learn what it tastes like, 5 substitutes, and how to use it.

Beginner 5m$
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