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Chapter 1
Basic Knowledge

Aroma of Natural Seasonings
Use ingredients with a natural aroma more
often to freshen up a dish and reduce the use of
high-sodium seasonings.

Vegetables: Chinese celery, mushrooms, onions
or white radishes.
Natural seasonings: Coriander, garlic, shallots,
ginger, dried tangerine peel, Sichuan pepper, Sample dish:
aniseeds, herbs (e.g. rosemary, basil). Pan-fried fish fillet with orange
Fruits: Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes), sauce (refer to page 78)
peaches or apples.

Dietitian’s Reminder Kitchen Trivia
Allylic sulfides found in garlic How to remove the strong smell of onions
t
and onions can enhance he from your hands or a cooking pot?
absorption of vitamin B1. • Rub your hands with salt, vinegar or
Magnify the effect by cutting or lemon juice.
chopping and exposing them for a • Wet the pot, sprinkle a pinch of salt
while before use.
and leave it to stand for a few minutes.
Then, wash it with boiling water.
Cooking Tips

Storage of carrots
Put carrots in food storage bags and keep them in the crisper compartment. Families
of 1 to 2 people can make good use of this storage method and keep some carrots in
the refrigerator, using them as side ingredients more often. However, if the vegetables
was found rotten, it should be discarded regardless of the storage period.
Purchase of broccoli
Choose broccoli with a dark green colour. If the broccoli heads start to turn yellow,
the plant is not fresh.
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