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Esoteric Edibles and Culinary Arcana
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Pseudo-cereal with ancient Andean heritage, gluten-free grain
  • 2. Spicy raw cured sausage from the Balearic Islands
  • 4. Trendy nutrient-dense consumption, lauded for health halos
  • 5. Whisked dessert sauce blending egg yolks and sweet wine
  • 8. French flavor base of diced vegetables, foundational in stocks
  • 10. Licorice-flavored herb critical in Béarnaise preparation
  • 13. Mineral sometimes used to adsorb moisture in food packaging
  • 15. Fermented Korean staple with pungent cabbage and chili
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  • 3. Umami-rich edible seaweed wrapping sushi bites
  • 6. Ancient vessel for storing fermented grape nectar
  • 7. Aztec-inspired avocado mash often spiced with jalapeño
  • 9. Powdered Japanese green tea with ceremonial significance
  • 11. Pod-derived souring agent common in Asian and Latin cuisine
  • 12. Cephalopod delicacy prized in Mediterranean kitchens
  • 14. Root vegetable “celery turnip” used in soups and mashes
  • 16. Flaky quick bread popular in Southern American fare
  • 17. Describes a sweet or soothing taste, often wine-like

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