Posto (Poppy Seeds)
白い宮廷ソースの秘密！ナッツのようなコクを生む極小の粒
Description
White poppy seeds. Soaked and ground into a paste to impart a nutty, gritty richness and thicken white Mughlai curries (like Rezala and Roast).
Classification: Thickener
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How to use
Ingredients
Instructions
- (Prep) Soak in hot water, blend to a white paste. Add late in cooking to thicken and enrich the gravy.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Cashew powder, White sesame paste
Pairing
Chicken Roast / Chicken Rezala
Trivia
[Difference] West Bengal (India) eats it daily with potatoes (Aloo Posto). In BD, it's reserved more for thickening festive meat curries.
Eating tips & etiquette
Curries with this have a slight 'gritty' mouthfeel, which translates to the satisfaction of eating 'high-end royal food'.
Allergen
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