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Walnut A popular nut with a distinctive brain shape. | more information |
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Water chestnuts: These are white bulbs about the same size as large chestnuts. | more information |
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Welsh rarebit A British speciality consisting of a slice of toasted bread covered with a mixture of cheshire or cheddar cheese melted in pale ale with English mustard, pepper and sometimes a dash of Worcestershire sauce. This is then grilled and served very hot. | |
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Whelk A marine snail often eaten direct from the shell. Cooked for 10 minutes in salted water, whelks are eaten with bread and butter. | |
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Whipping cream Cream with a fat content over 35 per cent, the minimum amount necessary to allow it to stay firm once beaten. | more information |
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Whisk To beat ingredients (such as heavy or whipping cream, eggs, salad dressings, or sauces) with a fork or whisk to mix, blend, or incorporate air. | |
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White sauce The basis of many other sauces, made from flour, butter and milk. Smooth, slightly thick consistency, which is basically tasteless. | |
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Whiting White sea fish, a member of the cod family, best bought fresh. Good for fish cakes and mousse. | |
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Worcestershire sauce A thin, spicy dark brown sauce originally from an Indian recipe. Used to flavour stews and casseroles, as a condiment and in drinks. |