Eel sauce is the sweet, sticky glaze on dragon rolls and grilled eel, and it is one of the questions we hear most at our sauce shelf: is eel sauce halal? The short answer is that most eel sauce is not, because it is traditionally made with mirin...
Read moreOne Year of Halal Japanese Food for Manchester Shoppers
On 12 September we marked one year since we opened our shelves to shoppers with halal-certified Japanese food. A year ago, Think GG became the first shop in Longsight where you could walk in and buy halal-certified gyoza, karaage and Japanese...
Read moreHow to Cook Golden Pomfret and Which Size to Buy
A whole fish always looks special on the table, and golden pomfret is one of the best-looking there is. Silvery-gold skin, firm white flesh and a mild, rich flavour make it a favourite at Chinese family dinners and in South Asian kitchens alike...
Read moreHow to Clean and Cook Whole Frozen Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is thicker, sweeter and meatier than squid. It holds its shape in a curry, chars beautifully on a hot grill and makes a salt and pepper dish people order twice. The only thing that puts people off is cleaning it, and once you have done...
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