The pantry glossary

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Explore condiments and pantry staples from across the world.

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Dark Soy Sauce

Dark Soy Sauce is a variety of soy sauce made from fermented soybeans, salt, and water. It has a more complex flavor than light soy sauce and is used to add a layer of umami flavor to dishes.

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Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock)

Dashi is a Japanese soup stock traditionally made from kombu (kelp) and bonito flakes (dried fish).

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Doenjang (Korean Fermented Soybean Paste)

Doenjang is Korea's foundational fermented soybean paste — earthy, funky and deeply savoury, traditionally made by fermenting soybean blocks in brine for months.

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Doubanjiang (Sichuan Chili Bean Paste)

Doubanjiang, or Sichuan chili bean paste, is a deep red, funky fermented paste of broad beans, soybeans and chilies — the foundational flavour behind mapo tofu.

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