Tân Tân Vietnamese Hoisin Sauce
Tân Tân Vietnamese Hoisin Sauce
Too many supermarket hoisin sauces come across as cloying—usually candy-sweet with an occasional aftertaste of unpleasant chemical bitterness. Tan Tan’s version of the classic Chinese fermented soybean condiment, however, yields the perfect balance of sweet, earthy and savory notes with an addictive umami core that adds even more depth. An elegant hint of anise floats in and adds aromatic, nuanced complexity, while garlic grounds the sauce without overwhelming its other flavors. It’s texture is satisfyingly syrupy, not too molasses-thick like some brands, and it’s made with no preservatives from a family recipe—the epitome of an elevated pantry essential.
Casablanca Market Preserved Lemons from Morocco
Casablanca Market's preserved lemons have a bright, balanced flavor and they aren't overly salty or bitter like some brands. We like that they add a bold, piquant kick to dishes without being too sour, and their tender texture is perfect for chopping finely and incorporating into recipes.
The Qi Floral Tasting Collection–Variety Box
These flower teas—technically known as tisanes, or caffeine-free infusions—are sourced by The Qi from small farms across Asia when the finest flowers are picked at peak bloom. The Floral Tasting Collection includes three flowers: Royal Chrysanthemum, mildly sweet and herbal with a smooth mouth-feel; Shangri-la Rose, delicate with tangy, fruity and honey notes; or Blue Lotus, full of earthy, vegetal flavor and a bit of sharpness. All three flowers are full of antioxidants and help to promote relaxation. To enjoy, simply steep one flower in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes, making sure it is fully submerged. From there, sip hot or cool down for an iced tea. Or, use these flowers to infuse simple syrup, make ice cream or popsicles, or crush up petals and add to cookies or chocolate bark. You can even make tinctures, salves or potpourri for topical use.
The Qi Trio Petite Flower Set
These flower teas—technically known as tisanes, or caffeine-free infusions—are sourced by The Qi from small farms across Asia when the finest flowers are picked at peak bloom. The Trio Petite Flower Teas took over a year to create and source three different petite flower varieties, all with a range of flavors and holistic benefits. Pick from Butterfly Pea, sweet, floral and citrusy that steeps blue and changes to purple with a bit of lemon juice; Jasmine, lightly floral and fragrant with a hint of sweet honeysuckle; or Rosebud, nutty, rosy and sweet with a touch of honey. All three flowers are full of antioxidants and help to promote relaxation. To enjoy, simply steep one flower in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes, making sure it is fully submerged. From there, sip hot or cool down for an iced tea. Or, use these flowers to infuse simple syrup and floral waters, make ice cream or popsicles, or crush up petals and add to cookies or chocolate bark. You can even make tinctures, salves or potpourri for topical use.
Vermicular Musui-Kamado
The Musui-Kamado induction cooker is downright revolutionary—unlike anything we’ve seen before. It consists of a Musui cast-iron Dutch oven-style pot that is inserted into the Kamado, which is a precise induction heater that cooks from the bottom and sides. Even without the Kamado, the Musui is exceptional. Its name means “waterless” because the lid fits so tightly that little to no liquid is required, so food cooks in its own juices and concentrates flavor for restaurant-quality meals with very little effort. And it’s about half the weight of other enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens.
But when you insert it into the Kamado, that’s what’s really impressive. It was designed to mimic the enveloping heat of a traditional Japanese wood-burning stove, heating on all sides up to 445℉. The Musui-Kamado’s precise temperature controls means you can roast meat or make yogurt, sous vide or ferment. But it’s at its best for methods we use at Milk Street all the time, including braising with little to no added water, searing then steaming vegetables, and low-temperature roasting.
Ridges on the base of the Musui create space between the heat source and ingredients to help prevent the bottom from burning, and the tight-fitting lid was designed to be lighter at the front so it gently floats to vent pressure instead of boiling over. Both the lid and pot are equipped with ergonomic handles for a secure, comfortable grip when transferring the pot from stove to oven or from kitchen to table.
A user-friendly LED touch panel helps you click the right temperature for whatever you’re making, including in 1-degree increments between 90℉ and 200℉ for proofing, fermenting or making yogurt. Available in charcoal, sea salt and matte black.
Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Spread
Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Spread
You can think of this chocolate tahini spread as the bittersweet, dark-chocolate sister of Nutella. Similar to how adding espresso powder to brownies brings out the chocolate flavor, the nutty and pleasantly bitter notes of toasted sesame are a wonderful counterpoint to the chocolate in this spreadable halva. Soom's tahini is made from single-origin white sesame seeds from northwestern Ethiopia that have an ideal oil-to-protein ratio and result in a creamy, pourable texture.
Soom Premium Tahini
Many supermarket tahinis are over-roasted, which gives them an unpleasant, bitter flavor. They are also too thick and hard to stir into a creamy blend. Soom's tahini has a full, nutty flavor as well as a pourable and well-balanced texture, made from single-origin white sesame seeds from northwestern Ethiopia that have an ideal oil-to-protein ratio.
Soom Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Sweet Tahini Spread
This sweet spread is made with Soom’s incredible tahini—a Milk Street bestseller—and we can’t get enough. Creamy and thick, the tahini adds a lovely nuttiness when blended with dark chocolate and balanced out with a bite of sea salt. And it’s not so sweet that you can’t taste the medley of flavors, which is an issue we have with other popular chocolate nut spreads. Soom's tahini is made from single-origin white sesame seeds from northwestern Ethiopia that have an ideal oil-to-protein ratio and result in a creamy, pourable texture.
Soom Foods Vanilla Bean Tahini
Soom Vanilla Bean Tahini is a classic reimagined that mixes the bestselling tahini we already know and love with pure vanilla. The spread tastes a lot like liquid halva, and we aren't complaining. It’s sweet with a strong, pleasant sesame flavor and a touch of sesame bitterness. The vanilla flavor is understated but comes on stronger at the end. The texture is as creamy as it gets (nothing like the dense, spackle-heavy layer of oil that you may find with other tahini brands), making it the ideal drizzle to finish a dish off.
moHA! Ginger Grater
moHA! Ginger Grater
The moHA! ginger grater has blades that are arranged in all directions for steady grating, as opposed to a one-directional rasp grater. But like with a wand-style rasp grater, moHA!'s cutting surface is made of sharp and durable precision-cut stainless steel. When you rotate the device, an integrated cleaning arm sweeps in a circular motion to scrape shavings off the blade, so all of the grated food ends up in your recipe, not stuck in crevices. A small compartment catches food shavings, for less mess and easier measuring; plus, the concave sides are comfortable to hold and allow you to keep a firm grip on the grater during use. The moHA! Ginger Grater has pieces that detach easily for cleaning, but the device stays together during use. When you're done using it, simply disassemble and toss it in the dishwasher.
