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"The more you understand the ingredients, the better cook you will become."
-Martin Yan

These are common ingredients found in local cuisine. You can find these ingredients readily available in your local supermarket.

WOLFBERRIES

These small, deep red, oval fruits of a medlar tree have a spiced apple flavor. They are used in Chinese dishes; and give a pleasant texture contrast and tart-sweet flavor to braised dishes. Wolfberries are reported to have medicinal benefits in addition to their fruity taste. Look for them in the dried food section of Asian markets or at a Chinese herbalist. If wolfberries are unavailable, substitute them with cranberries in your recipe.

Adapted from Martin Yan's Feast.
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