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Coconut milk is made from squeezing freshly grated coconut shreds obtained from matured coconuts.
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Good quality palm sugar is made from the sap of the coconut flower. It is not as sweet as usual sugar and has a wonderful fragrant.
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Avoid overly red ones as they are dyed. Good dried shrimps has a present smell and does not contain shells.
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Local small lime has a very sharp strong flavour, maybe replaced by other limes.
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Various types of tamarind extracts are available, however freshly made juice from fresh pulp is preferred.
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Simply dry toast peanuts in any pan stirring constantly till cooked, cool before use.
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One of the key ingredients in Chinese kitchen, the skin need not be peeled.
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One of the special ingredients that give Southeast Asian cuisine its very special flavour. Toast over fire to release its special aroma before use.
