Buttermilk
Traditionally, buttermilk is the liquid left behind after churning butter from cream. Store bought options are available in the dairy section of the supermarket. A buttermilk substitution that has been used frequently in these recipes is 30ml plain white vinegar mixed with 220ml cows milk. Both full-cream and semi-skim are suitable to use. Cacao butter For the purposes of these recipes, refers to the cold-pressed, edible natural fat from the whole raw cocoa bean. Cacao nibs The part of cacao bean left after the beans are shelled, dried, fermented, and ground. Cacao powder For the purposes of these recipes refers to the powder derived from raw, cold-pressed cocoa beans. Can be substituted with cocoa powder (raw cacao powder that has been roasted at high temperatures). Chia seeds Seeds from the flowering chia plant, available in most supermarkets and health food stores. Black and white seeds are nutritionally identical. Coconut oil For the purposes of these recipes, refers to cold-pressed coconut oil. Deglet Noor dates Also Deglet Nour, a cultivated variety of date, readily available in most grocery stores. They are light red to amber coloured with a chewier and drier texture than Medjool dates. Usually sold as pitted, however please note that even if you buy pitted dates, you will still need to check each date for a pit or pit fragments. |
Ground vanilla beans
For the purposes of these recipes, refers to whole raw (sun-dried) vanilla beans that are ground to a powder. If using vanilla extract in place, simply double the quantity (noting that extract contains alcohol). Himalayan pink salt A rock salt with a striking pink colour caused by trace minerals. Linseed/flaxseed meal Milled linseeds/flaxseeds. mc Measuring cup that sits in the lid of your mixer. Medjool dates A cultivated variety of date that is larger and softer than the Deglet Noor date. Usually found in the fresh food isle of the supermarket. Can be bought pitted or whole. Typically more expensive than Deglet Noor dates. Psyllium powder Finely ground psyllium husk. Powder and husk are interchangeable if adjusted for weight, so 1 Tbs powder equals 1.3 Tbs husk. Please note the husk has a more grainy texture. Sunflower kernel Dehulled edible part of the sunflower seed. Tablespoon (Tbs) Standard Australian tablespoon, 20ml. Teaspoon (tsp) Standard Australian teaspoon, 5ml. |