Coriander is one of the most highly perfumed herbs, characteristic of Asian cooking. A good partner, too, for lamb, fish and vegetables. Mint lends a touch of sweetness.

Many oriental dishes are stir-fried. This simply means that they are fried quickly in hot oil, the ingredients being stirred continuously to prevent them from burning.

Lychees are a small fruit with a stone, of Chinese origin. When bought fresh, they have a hard, parchment-like skin which is reddish-brown in colour. The flesh is firm and…

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Chicken is an excellent meat for those wishing to keep a check on the amount of saturated fat in their diet.