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Athol’s Asian Invasion

You might not expect to find an authentic Asian-style seasoning sauce coming from Athol, Idaho.

But that’s the home of Hong Brand, a tasty water-based sauce subtly flavored with fish extract - a traditional Asian ingredient - as well as sugar, vinegar, chili peppers and garlic.

Brian Reed of Athol’s Spice Shop makes the sauce in mild and hot versions using a recipe from his friend, Hong Newman, owner of Oriental Gifts & Foods in Coeur d’Alene.

Price: $4-$4.50 for 12 ounces.

Available: In Spokane at Yoke’s and Tidyman’s supermarkets and A&T Specialty Foods, and at various other stores throughout the region; call (208) 687-3120 for information.

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Do you know of a new, unusual or just plain good food item? Tell us about it at Food Finds, Features Department, The Spokesman-Review, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210. Call 459-5446; fax 459-5098.