Glossary of Special Ingredients

This is not an exhaustive glossary of ingredients, but rather a sampling of those most likely to intrigue or confuse. Those wanting more detailed information are recommended to the glossary of my first cookbook, The Modern Art of Chinese Cooking.

For fresh “exotic” ingredients, I highly recommend the writings of Elizabeth Schneider, in particular her articles in Food Arts magazine and her landmark book, Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables, a treasure in the field of exotica.