Tropical almond. The fruit looks similar to the almond and is usually pale green, though it may be reddish-purple. There is a fibrous seed containing a pointed kernel, or nut. It can be eaten fresh and raw, or cooked. It is sometimes difficult to remove the fibrous seed without damaging the nut. There is a thin covering of skin on the nut, and it is worth removing it as it can be very astringent. It is much prized in the Moghul cooking of northern India, they are eaten fresh or used in badam barfi, fudge-like sweets, or used to thicken sauces in dishes such as korma. They are grown in Kashmir and Afghanistan as they do not grow well in tropical regions. Elsewhere, cashew and other nuts are substituted.
Barramundi. A fish which can be substituted by any flaky white fish, but it is most similar to the European sea bream.
A consommé-like stock, strong and spicy, flavoured with fried onion, coriander (US: cilantro) seed, fennel seed, chopped red pepper, garlic or ginger and then reduced. Typically it is used for steaming rice and vegetables.
