On yesterday's LIVE cooking class, made this basic umami sambal. Had it cooled down and not it will last me for about 1 -2 months unless I have guest tasting it. Full Video will be in the Classroom tab uploading soon. My kitchen still smells like ....... Sambal!! 🤣

Oh yea, later today will be our first live call of many more. As we go though the motions, I hope it will go smoothly. See everyone soon.........

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