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OJEN: Anise-flavored 84-proof liqueur made in Spain.
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ORANGE-BLOSSOM WATER (North Africa): An extract of orange blossoms used as a flavoring agent. Available in Middle Eastern or specialty stores.
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ORANGE-FLOWER WATER: A flavor in agent made from distilled orange-blossom petals. Available at fancy apothecary shops and Middle Eastern grocers.
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OREGANO (rigani): Basic to the kitchen. For salads, meats, sauces. You can grow your own, or buy the whole tiny leaves dried.
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ORGEAT: Syrup prepared from powdered dried almonds.
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ORZO: Tiny oval-shaped pasta resembling grains of rice in appearance.
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OTAHEITE APPLE: See POMERAC.
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OUZO (Greece): A colorless alcoholic drink, flavored with anise. Like Pernod and other anise-based liqueurs, ouzo turns milky white when combined with water or poured over ice.
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OYSTER SAUCE: Thick, brown sauce with a rich flavor, made from oysters, soy sauce and brine. Sold in 6- or 12- ounce bottles in Oriental specialty shops. It will keep indefinitely. No substitute.
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