Bebinca, or Bibik, the Indian version of Bibingka, is a traditional dessert from Goa. Ingredients include plain flour, egg yolks, sugar, ghee {clarified butter} and coconut milk. The dish is a must have at any celebration such as weddings or births. It's baked in a special clay oven with hot coal as a source of heat placed above it. It's baked in ( Read more... )

Not to be confused with star anise, which is generally used in Chinese dishes, anise is primarily associated with cakes, biscuits and confectionery, as well as rye breads. It is used in much the same way as fennel to flavour fish, poultry, soups and root vegetable dishes. Numerous alcoholic drinks and cordials are flavoured with aniseed, ( Read more... )