Ginseng
Panax Ginseng, a herb root believed to have certain medicinal properties. Botanical cousin is the American Ginseng, most widely
availabe in the USA and America.
Long Beans
Sometimes called yard-long beans or snake beans, taste and look like green beans. Can grow up to 3 feet in lenght, although they are usually picked
when about 50 cm long.
Lychee
Lychees have a deep red leathering skin with hairy features while the inside of the fruit is a clear white
color. It has a pit in the centre which must not be eaten. When selecting lychees, pick the ones
that are firm and do not look brown or split. Lychees do not ripen after picking so you need to store
them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and eat shortly after buying. Lychees (sometimes called litchee)
can be purchased fresh or in cans.
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Ginger
Fresh root ginger should be skinned (with a spoon) and very thinly sliced, chopped or shredded. Dried ginger is not a good subsitute but
crystallised ginger can be used in emergencies.
Chinese Five Spice Powder
A mixture consisting of cinnamon, star anise, Szechuan pepper, clove, and fennel.
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