Homemade spice mixes are so much better than shop bought ones. They’re fresher, more fragrant and have a depth of flavour that supermarket spices just can’t rival. We have a wide range of spice mix recipes on the site, but aromatic garam masala is a great place to get started.

Kimchi is more of a verb than a noun – it’s a way or preserving vegetables with plenty of gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes), salt, fish sauce and other aromatics. Although the most classic kimchi is made with Napa cabbage, you can make it with anything from cucumber to watermelon rind. Once you’ve made a batch, you’ll understand why Koreans rarely go a meal without it.