Common Asian Spices

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Common Asian Spices

Spices are the dried fruit, seed, bark or root of a plant -- as distinguished from herbs, which consist of the leafy parts of plants.

Types of Oriental Noodles

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Types of Oriental Noodles

There are a variety of oriental noodles available in grocery stores and specialty stores. They can be served hot or cold, in savory dishes or fruity salads.

How to Eat Jollof Rice

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How to Eat Jollof Rice

Cuisines around the world feature a number of complex rice dishes, ranging from Iran's jewel-like pilafs to the creamy smoothness of Italian risotto.

How to Fry African Yams

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How to Fry African Yams

True African yams, available in ethnic markets and some organic food stores, are closely related to the lily family and bear little resemblance to the sweet potatoes that are so often called yams in…