Daniel works in the consumer electronics industry but hopes to one day own a cafe. Like most Hainanese men, he can whip up a storm in the kitchen and is constantly invited to other people's house parties... to cook for them.
Esther works for a major airline by day, and bakes incessantly by night. Trained as a chemical engineer, she puts that knowledge to good use - by reading package labels to see if it's good for you.
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By daniel | March 7, 2007
Open sesame! One of the most recognisable flavours in Chinese cuisine, a few drops of sesame oil impart a rich nutty taste to any dish. Sesame oil is made from cold pressing untoasted sesame seeds and is amber in colour.
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